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L-5-Hydroxytryptophan

L-5-Hydroxytryptophan

Product ID H9714
Cas No. 4350-09-8
Purity ≥98%
Product Unit SizeCostQuantityStock
250 mg $46.00 In stock
1 g $76.90 In stock
5 g $210.40 In stock
25 g $802.00 In stock
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Description

L-5-hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP) is an endogenous amino acid precursor of 5-HT and melatonin that is commonly found in dietary supplements. L-5-HTP exhibits antidepressant and antioxidative activities. L-5-HTP acts as an antidepressant in clinical settings and shifts circadian rhythms in animal models. This compound also inhibits UV-induced apoptosis in monocytes.

Product Info

Cas No.

4350-09-8

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C11H12N2O3

Formula Wt.

220.22

IUPAC Name

(2S)-2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid

Synonym

L-5HTP, Oxitriptan, Cincofarm, Levothym, Oxyfann, Telestol

Melting Point

270°C(dec)

Solubility

Slightly soluble in water.

Appearance

White to Gray FIne Powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient

Ship Temp

Ambient

Downloads

MSDS

H9714 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

H9714 Info Sheet PDF

References

Jangid P, Malik P, Singh P, et al. Comparative study of efficacy of l-5-hydroxytryptophan and fluoxetine in patients presenting with first depressive episode. Asian J Psychiatr. 2013 Feb;6(1):29-34. PMID: 23380314.

Basu P, Singaravel M, Haldar C. L-5-hydroxytryptophan resets the circadian locomotor activity rhythm of the nocturnal Indian pygmy field mouse, Mus terricolor. Naturwissenschaften. 2012 Mar;99(3):233-9. PMID: 22331255.

Lysek N, Kinscherf R, Claus R, et al. L-5-Hydroxytryptophan: antioxidant and anti-apoptotic principle of the intertidal sponge Hymeniacidon heliophila. Z Naturforsch C. 2003 Jul-Aug;58(7-8):568-72. PMID: 12939046.

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