L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Standard)
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L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Standard) is the analytical standard of L-5-Hydroxytryptophan. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 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. L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP) is used to treat fibromyalgia, myoclonus, migraine, and cerebellar ataxia.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 99.69%
- CAS No.: 4350-09-8
- Formula: C11H12N2O3
- Molecular Weight:220.22
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Storage:
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Product Information
The compound is the grade of analytical standard, which is the reference standard supplied assay. It is commonly used in qualitative, quantitative and methodological research experiments in HPLC, GC and MS.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 4350-09-8
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 220.22
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Formula C11H12N2O3
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Color Off-white to light brown
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SMILES
N[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=C(O)C=C12)C(O)=O
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Synonyms
L-5-HTP (Standard); Oxitriptan (Standard)
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Purity & Documentation
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[2]. Caruso I, et al. Double-blind study of 5-hydroxytryptophan versus placebo in the treatment of primary fibromyalgia syndrome. J Int Med Res. 1990 May-Jun;18(3):201-9. [Content Brief]
[3]. Thal LJ, et al. Treatment of myoclonus with L-5-hydroxytryptophan and carbidopa: clinical, electrophysiological, and biochemical observations. Ann Neurol. 1980 Jun;7(6):570-6. [Content Brief]
[4]. Boiardi A, et al. 5-OH-Tryptophane in migraine: clinical and neurophysiological considerations. J Neurol. 1981;225(1):41-6. [Content Brief]
[5]. Trouillas P, et al. Improvement of cerebellar ataxia with levorotatory form of 5-hydroxytryptophan. A double-blind study with quantified data processing. Arch Neurol. 1988 Nov;45(11):1217-22. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)