4350-09-8
Chemical Structure
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan
Synonym(s): L-5-HTP; Oxitriptan
- CAS No.: 4350-09-8
- Formula:C11H12N2O3
- Molecular Weight:220.23
IUPAC Name: (S)-2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
InChIKey: LDCYZAJDBXYCGN-VIFPVBQESA-N
SMILES: N[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=C(O)C=C12)C(O)=O
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].
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L-5-Hydroxytryptophan | 99.99% | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Standard) | 99.69% | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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L-5-Hydroxytryptophan-d4 | 98.04% | L-5-Hydroxytryptophan-d4 (L-5-HTP-d4; Oxitriptan-d4) is a deuterium labeled L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (HY-B1716). 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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L-5-Hydroxytryptophan-d3-1 | L-5-Hydroxytryptophan-d3-1 is the deuterium labeled L-5-Hydroxytryptophan. 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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L-5-Hydroxytryptophan-d3 | 99.9% | L-5-Hydroxytryptophan-d3 is the deuterium labeled L-5-Hydroxytryptophan. 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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- [1]. ARVID CARLSSON, et al. 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine and 5-Hydroxytryptophan as Reserpine Antagonists. Nature 180, page1200 (1957).
- [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]