5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan
| Overview | |
| Catalog # | bs-76424c-1g |
| Product Name | 5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan |
| Specifications | |
| Storage Buffer | Powder |
| Storage Condition | Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C. |
| Target | |
| Product Information | CAS Number: 4350-09-8 Molecular formula: C11H12N2O3 Molecular weight: 220.22 Purity: >99% (HPLC) Appearance: Off-white powder. Solubility: Soluble in water, chloroform or DMSO. InChiKey: LDCYZAJDBXYCGN-VIFPVBQESA-N SMILES: OC1=CC=C(NC=C2C[C@H](N)C(O)=O)C2=C1 SMILES: N[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=C1C=C(O)C=C2)C(O)=O |
| Description | 5-hydroxy-L-Tryptophan (5-HTP), also known as oxitriptan, is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin. It is used as a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid. It is also used as L-aromatic amino acid decarboxylase substrate. When injected systemically in animals, 5-HTP is converted to serotonin and has both peripheral and central nervous system effects. 5-HTP can also be synthesized by gut microbiota and acts as an activator of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor. |
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