Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
NA
Standard:
In-house Standards,
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative serving as the direct metabolic precursor to serotonin. Industrially produced via enzymatic decarboxylation of L-tryptophan, it functions primarily in nutraceutical synthesis. Its molecular formula is C11H12N2O3, and the CAS registry number is 1493-07-6.
Strict clinical monitoring is required due to potential interactions with serotonergic drugs. Store in cool, dry conditions below 25°C away from light to prevent degradation. Avoid inhalation of dust during handling.