5-HTP Cas:56-69-9
| Catalog Number | XD91194 |
| Product Name | 5-HTP |
| CAS | 56-69-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H12N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 220.23 |
| Storage Details | 2 to 8 °C |
| Harmonized Tariff Code | 29339980 |
Product Specification
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Appearance |
White powder |
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Assay |
99% min |
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Density |
1.484 |
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Melting point |
298-300 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
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Boiling point |
520.6°C at 760 mmHg |
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Refractive index |
1.5200 (estimate) |
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Solubility |
Solubilities: 2.5 g/100 mL in 50% boiling alcohol; 5.5 g/100 mL in water at 100 °C |
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Soluble in water |
(4 mg/ml at 25°C), methanol. |
5-hydroxytryptophan is the precursor of human serotonin, which can help the human body balance this hormone to control human mood, improve sleep quality, and can effectively control appetite, improve the sensitivity of satiety center, in the process of diet control, reduce hunger, make the process of weight loss easier to achieve.
Funcation&Application
1. Anti-depression: 5-HTP is a metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan and a precursor of human serotonin, which is used to synthesize serotonin required by the human body (an important substance that plays a role in common nerve and brain functions). It helps normal neurochemicals and brain Chemicalbook function, and can treat depression.
2. Reduce stress and improve sleep: It helps the body balance this hormone to control human mood and improve sleep quality. It can effectively inhibit pain, so 5-hydroxytryptophan is also used to treat insomnia.
