Product Name

5-hydroxytryptophan

General description

5-Hydroxytryptophan, also known as oxitriptan (INN), is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor for the treatment of depression.

Synonym

5-HTP; NSC-92523; 2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

56-69-9

Formula

C¹¹H¹²N²O³

Molecular Weight

220.228

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White to off-white Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥35mg/mL

Ethanol

Insoluble

Water

Slightly soluble

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov