Category:
Pharmaceutical Excipients
CAS NO:
5470-37-1
Standard:
USP,
Tryptophan EP Impurity I is a specified reference standard for pharmaceutical quality control, defined by the European Pharmacopoeia. It serves as an analytical marker to identify and quantify degradation products in L-Tryptophan preparations. The compound is synthesized via controlled oxidation or specific synthetic pathways to ensure high purity. Its molecular formula is C11H12N2O2, and it carries CAS No. 58-91-7.
Store strictly at -20°C in a desiccated environment to prevent hydrolysis. Handling requires PPE including nitrile gloves and safety goggles due to potential skin irritation. This substance is not intended for clinical use but solely for laboratory analysis.