Bioactivity | 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]. | ||||||||||||
Name | L-5-Hydroxytryptophan | ||||||||||||
CAS | 4350-09-8 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C11H12N2O3 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 220.22 | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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