Description
5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of serotonin from tryptophan. It can be used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant. Nutritional supplement in health care products.
Synonyms
L-Tryptophan, 5-hydroxy-; Tryptophan, 5-hydroxy-, L-; (2S)-2-Azaniumyl-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoate; (S)-2-Amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid; (S)-5-Hydroxytryptophan; 5-Hydroxyl-L-tryptophan; 5-Hydroxytryptophan; L-5-HTP; L-5-Hydroxytryptophan; Cincofarm; Hydroxy-L-tryptophan; Levothym; Levotinine; Oxitriptan; Oxyfan; Pretonine; Quietim; Serotonyl; Telesol; Tript-Oh; Triptene
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C11H12N2O3
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C=C1O)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)N
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H12N2O3/c12-9(11(15)16)3-6-5-13-10-2-1-7(14)4-8(6)10/h1-2,4-5,9,13-14H,3,12H2,(H,15,16)/t9-/m0/s1
InChIKey
LDCYZAJDBXYCGN-VIFPVBQESA-N
Boiling Point
520.6±50.0°C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
273°C (dec.)
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
Appearance
Off-white to Pale Grey Solid
Application
Ingredient of health care products.