This is an unofficial archive of PsychonautWiki as of 2025-08-11T15:14:44Z. Content on this page may be outdated, incomplete, or inaccurate. Please refer to the original page for the most up-to-date information.
Tryptophan
Tryptophan (Trp or W) is an α-aminoacid used in biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group, an α-carboxylic acid group and a side chain indole, making it a polar molecule with non-polar aromatic beta carbon substituent. Trp is a precursor for serotonin, melatonin and vitamin B3. It is encoded by the codon UGG.