L-Tryptophan Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Tryptophan
L-Tryptophan supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover food, nutraceutical, feed, pharmaceutical and bioprocess formulations. Also commonly called tryptophan, this page covers the defined L-isomer, CAS 73-22-3, supplied as a white to off-white crystalline amino-acid powder.
Food and nutraceutical grades are selected against the formulation's quality standard, while feed grade supports amino-acid balancing in animal nutrition. Pharmaceutical, fermentation and cell-culture users typically provide tighter impurity, identity and documentation requirements.
Food and beverage manufacturers use L-Tryptophan in fortified nutrition systems, and feed formulators use it to complete an amino-acid profile. Biotechnology and laboratory processes specify it as a defined media component, while pharmaceutical use depends on the buyer's product specification.
Send the required grade, identity and purity controls, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 73-22-3
- Formula
- C11H12N2O2
- Grade
- food and nutraceutical, feed, pharmaceutical formulation, cell culture and fermentation
- Appearance
- white to off-white crystalline powder
L-Tryptophan grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and nutraceutical grade L-Tryptophan | white to off-white crystalline powder | — | Amino-acid premixes, fortified foods, beverages and nutraceutical formulations where the buyer specifies the food-grade standard, assay and documentation requirements. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Feed grade L-Tryptophan | free-flowing crystalline powder | — | Amino-acid balancing in animal and aquaculture feed formulations that specify L-Tryptophan content, particle handling and feed-grade quality controls. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical formulation grade L-Tryptophan | fine crystalline powder | — | Pharmaceutical and clinical-nutrition formulations where the buyer provides the required monograph, impurity limits and documentation basis. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Cell-culture and fermentation grade L-Tryptophan | controlled-purity crystalline powder | — | Fermentation media, cell-culture media and biotechnology processes that require a defined amino-acid input with application-specific purity and impurity limits. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy L-Tryptophan from ChemTrade
Request a quote for L-Tryptophan
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | L-Tryptophan, the L-enantiomer of tryptophan | — |
| CAS number | 73-22-3 | — |
| Molecular formula | C11H12N2O2 | — |
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline powder | — |
| Identity control | L-isomer identity and specific optical rotation are confirmed against the required grade specification | — |
| Grade controls | assay, moisture or loss on drying, residue, pH and impurity limits are confirmed against the required grade | — |
L-Tryptophan applications
Safety and handling
Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture, contamination and direct light. Control dust during transfer and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about L-Tryptophan
Are L-Tryptophan and tryptophan the same product?
Tryptophan is often used as the short commercial name for L-Tryptophan, CAS 73-22-3. A technical specification should still identify the L-isomer because other stereochemical forms are not the same material for formulation purposes.
Which L-Tryptophan grade should I request?
Food and nutraceutical formulations should state their governing quality specification, while feed users should request feed grade. Pharmaceutical, cell-culture and fermentation processes need their own impurity limits and documentation basis. Send the end use with the enquiry.
Can L-Tryptophan be quoted for animal feed?
Yes, enquiries can specify feed grade L-Tryptophan for amino-acid balancing in livestock, poultry or aquaculture formulations. Provide the target assay, particle or handling requirement, quantity and required product documents.
What specifications matter for L-Tryptophan powder?
Common enquiry points include L-isomer identity, assay, optical rotation, moisture or loss on drying, pH, residue and relevant impurity limits. Include an existing purchase specification where the material must match a qualified formulation or process.
Is L-Tryptophan suitable for fermentation or cell-culture media?
L-Tryptophan is used as a defined amino-acid component in fermentation and cell-culture media. The suitable grade depends on purity, impurity controls, documentation and the sensitivity of the process, so those requirements should be stated with the enquiry.
What packing and documents can be requested for L-Tryptophan?
State the preferred pack format and required product documents with the enquiry. Available packing, documentation and commercial details are confirmed for the quoted grade.
What is needed for an L-Tryptophan price enquiry in Malaysia?
Send the grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Include packing and document preferences so the quotation can address the complete requirement and state its validity period.