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CAS No.: 4350-09-8 Formula: C11H12N2O3

Weight: 220.22500

Synonyms: L-Tryptophan, 5-hydroxy-; (2S)-2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid; 5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan; L-5-HTP L-2-Amino-3-(5-hydroxyindolyl)propionic acid; L-5-Hydroxytryptophan;

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Description

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), also known as oxitriptan (INN), is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin from tryptophan.

Basic Information

CAS No.:

4350-09-8

Synonyms:

L-Tryptophan, 5-hydroxy-; (2S)-2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid; 5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan; L-5-HTP L-2-Amino-3-(5-hydroxyindolyl)propionic acid; L-5-Hydroxytryptophan;

Formula:

C11H12N2O3

Molecular Weight:

220.22500

PSA:

99.34000

LogP:

1.52820

Properties

Appearance & Character:

White to gray white powder

Density:

0.902 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Melting Point:

270 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Boiling Point:

520.6ºC at 760 mmHg

Flash Point:

175 °F

Storage Conditions:

2-8ºC

Safety Info

Symbol:

GHS06

Signal Word:

Dangerous

Hazard Statement:

H301; H315; H319; H335

Warning Statement:

P261; P301 + P310; P305 + P351 + P338

Customs Code:

2929909090

WGK Germany:

3

Hazard Category Code:

R22

Security Instructions:

S36-S26

Dangerous Goods Sign:

Xn