L-5-Hydroxytryptophan
Supplier | MedChemExpress |
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Product # | HY-B1716-10 mM * 1 mL |
CAS # | 4350-09-8 |
Pricing | 10 mM * 1 mL, USD $55.0 |
Synonyms | L-5-HTP; Oxitriptan |
MWt | 220.22 |
Formula | C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₃ |
Biological Activity | L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP), a naturally occurring amino acid and a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid, is the immediate precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin and a reserpine antagonist[1]. L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP) is used to treat fibromyalgia, myoclonus, migraine, and cerebellar ataxia[2][3][4][5]. |
Purity | 99.90% |