Showing chemical card for N,N-dihydroxy-L-tryptophan (CFc000283935)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:39 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283935
Molecule Identification
Common Name
N,N-dihydroxy-L-tryptophan
Definition
N,n-dihydroxy-l-tryptophan belongs to indolyl carboxylic acids and derivatives class of compounds. Those are compounds containing a carboxylic acid chain (of at least 2 carbon atoms) linked to an indole ring. N,n-dihydroxy-l-tryptophan is slightly soluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). N,n-dihydroxy-l-tryptophan can be found in a number of food items such as abalone, flaxseed, fig, and bamboo shoots, which makes n,n-dihydroxy-l-tryptophan a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as indolyl carboxylic acids and derivatives. Indolyl carboxylic acids and derivatives are compounds containing a carboxylic acid chain (of at least 2 carbon atoms) linked to an indole ring.
