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5-Hydroxy Tryptophan

Catalog No. H975700 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 56-69-9 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
tryptophan, 5-hydroxy-, DL-
Synonyms
(+/-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan
NSC 92523
5-HTP
5-Hydroxy-DL-tryptophan
DL-Hydroxytryptophan

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 56-69-9

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Off-White to Pale Beige Solid
Melting Point 254-259°C (dec.)
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
A metabolite of Tryptophan. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a direct 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) precursor used to assess central serotonergic function.

REFERENCES

  • Gartside, S., et al.: Eur. J. Pharmacol., 179, 103 (1990)
  • Gijsman, H., et al.: J. Clin. Psychopharmacol., 22, 183 (1990)
  • Schruers, K., et al.: Psychiatry Res., 113, 237 (1990)