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L-5-Hydroxytryptophan

Cat.No.S4769

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP, L-oxitriptan), also known as oxitriptan, is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin.
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan Chemical Structure

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight: 220.22

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Chemical Information, Storage & Stability

Molecular Weight 220.22 Formula

C11H12N2O3

Storage (From the date of receipt)
CAS No. 4350-09-8 Download SDF Storage of Stock Solutions

Synonyms L-oxitriptan Smiles C1=CC2=C(C=C1O)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)N

Solubility

In vitro
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Water : 2 mg/mL

Ethanol : Insoluble

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Mechanism of Action

In vitro
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a 5-HT precursor. In Caco-2 cells, exogenous 5-HTP, which can enter the cells, increases the density of microvilli[1].
In vivo
Systemic application of 5-HTP increases the density of microvilli in the mouse intestine in vivo[1] and allows frontal cortical serotonin response to stress in hyperphenylalaninaemic mice[2].
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