Tryptophan Production Cost Reports

Tryptophan production cost report provides a comprehensive analysis and know-how for setting up a Tryptophan production plant. The study covers all the requisite aspects that one needs to know for the production of Tryptophan. This includes manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure requirements, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, etc.

Tryptophan (C11H12N2O2) (Trp or W) is an essential alpha-amino acid occurring in isomeric forms. The presence of alpha-amino group, an indole side chain, and an alpha-carboxylic acid group makes it a non-polar aromatic amino acid. Its L-enantiomer, L-tryptophan, functions like an antidepressant, a micronutrient, a nutraceutical, a plant metabolite, a human metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, and a mouse metabolite. The two kinds of tryptophan are L-tryptophan and D-tryptophan. It is found in animal food products like chicken, eggs, fish, cheese, milk, and turkey, along with plant foods like nuts (peanuts) or soy, milk, and tofu and soy.

Tryptophan is an amino acid, a tryptophan, an L-alpha-amino acid, and a proteinogenic amino acid from the family of erythrose 4-phosphate/phosphoenolpyruvate. As it cannot be synthesized by the body, it must be derived from the diet. It’s the precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin, and its precursors include the hormone melatonin and vitamin B3. In appearance, it looks like a little yellow white in colour and has no odour and a flat flavour. It has a molecular weight of 204.229 g·mol−1. It has a solubility in alkali hydroxides, ethanol, hot alcohol, and acetic acid. However, it does not dissolve in chloroform and ethyl ether. It has a melting point of 290.5 °C.

Tryptophan is mainly used in the biosynthesis of proteins. As an amino acid, it helps with infant growth and in producing and maintaining the muscles, proteins, neurotransmitters and enzymes. It is also used for carrying out many physiological processes in mammals like immunity, neuronal function, and gut homeostasis. In addition, it works as a precursor of serotonin, a vital neurotransmitter that works like an antidepressant. Also, it finds application in other end-uses such as healthcare, animal feed, clinical nutrition, food, and beverage etc.