L-5-Hydroxytryptophan

SKU: orb1308788

Description

L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP) is a serotonin precursor used in research on depression, sleep, and appetite. It is applied in studies of fibromyalgia, migraine, and epilepsy models, serving as a tool for both in vitro biochemical assays and in vivo neurological research.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 4350-09-8
• MW: 220.22
• Purity: 99.96%
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₃
• SMILES: C([C@@H](C(O)=O)N)C=1C=2C(NC1)=CC=C(O)C2
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite,Amino Acids and Derivatives
• Solubility: DMSO:130 mg/mL (590.32 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:3.3 mg/mL (14.99 mM);H2O:2 mg/mL (9.08 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Oxitriptan, AminoAcidsandDerivatives, Amino Acids and Derivatives, L-oxitriptan, L 5 Hydroxytryptophan, inhibit, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, L-5-HTP, L5Hydroxytryptophan, L-5-Hydroxytryptophan, Inhibitor

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

439280