5-Hydroxytryptophan

Synonym: 56-69-9; 5-HTP

CAS Number: 56-69-9
PubChem CID: 144

Product Size

10 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), soluble in DMSO and water, and insoluble in ethanol, inhibits the signaling pathway between G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and G proteins. It targets human endogenous metabolite.

Molecular Weight

220.2

Molecular Formula

C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₃

Targets

Human endogenous metabolite

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

>98%

Solubility

DMSO: 40 mg/mL (181.64 mM); Water: 4 mg/mL (18.16 mM); Ethanol: insoluble

Applications

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) can be used to help reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas.