Amino Acids

Molecular Formula: C11H12N2O3

Molecular Weight: 220.22

CAS No.: 4350-09-8

Product name:

5-Hydroxytryptophan

It is a natural amino acid and dietary supplement that acts as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant and sleep aid. It is a precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin. It can be used to treat fibromyalgia, myoclonus, migraine and cerebellar ataxia.

Description

It is a white to off-white powder. It is soluble in organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, DMSO.

Application

It is mainly extracted from GriffoniaSeed, which is a necessary amino acid produced by the brain, which can control the human serotonin (also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine). It is a kind of nerve delivery messenger that can produce pleasant emotions in the brain, which can affect almost every aspect of brain activity, from regulating emotion, energy and memory. 5-HTP is the precursor of 5-hydroxytryptamine, which can increase the serotonin production of brain cells. The more serotonin, the happier. Once you lack serotonin, you feel upset. Some double-blind studies have shown that 5-hydroxytryptophan can help people to fight depression, calm emotions, relieve mood, and eliminate emotional disorders, thus making the body relax.

We can provide 5-HTP not only extracted from GriffoniaSeed but also made by fermentation process as per customers’ requirements.

Specification

Appearance

White to off-white powder

Solubility

10mg per mL in water (heat gently to dissolve, if necessary)

Bulk density

≤0.38g/mL

Tapped density ≤0.58g/mL

Loss on drying

≤1.0%

Heavy Metal

≤10ppm

Arsenic (As)

≤0.1ppm

Lead (Pb)

≤0.1ppm

Mercury (Hg)

≤0.1ppm

Cadmium (Cd)

≤0.1ppm

Residue on ignition

≤0.2%

PH

4.0~6.0

Optical rotation

-30.0°~ -35.0°

Residual solvents

≤100ppm

Assay

99.0~101.5%

Total imperities

Tryptophan: ≤0.1%

Exclude the peak for tryptophan: ≤0.1%

Total plate count

≤1000cfu/g

Mould&Yeast

≤100cfu/g

Coliforms

≤10cfu/g

E.Coli

Negative

Salmonell

Negative

Staphylococcus

Negative

Packing

100g/bag or as customer’s requirements.

Storage

Preserve in well-closed containers. Stored in cool, dry and ventilated warehouse, and keep away from moisture.