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Cat Number: PIPE-0280

5-Hydroxytryptophan/5-HTP

CAS Number

56-69-9

Synonyms

DL-5-HTP;DL-5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN;DL-2-AMINO-3-(5-HYDROXYINDOLYL)PROPIONIC ACID;HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN;5-HYDROXY-DL-TRYPTOPHAN;5-Hydroxytryptophan(5-HTP);DL-2-Amino-3-(5-hydroxyindolyl)propionicacid,DL-5-HTP;5-HTP (Griffonia Seeds P.E.)

Description

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an intermediate in the natural synthesis of the essential amino acid, tryptophan, to serotonin. 5-HTP converts to serotonin with the enzymatic removal of a carboxyl group (COOH). Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of endocrine and brain activity responsible for emotion, appetite and sleep/wake cycles.

Molecular Weight

220.22

Molecular Formula

C11H12N2O3

EINECS

200-284-8

InChI

LDCYZAJDBXYCGN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChIKey

LDCYZAJDBXYCGN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Appearance

Solid