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IUPAC name
2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
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Other names
5-HTP; Oxitriptan
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.022.193 |
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MeSH | 5-Hydroxytryptophan |
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Properties | |
C11H12N2O3 | |
Molar mass | 220.228 g·mol−1 |
Density | 1.484 g/mL |
Melting point | 298 to 300 °C (568 to 572 °F; 571 to 573 K) |
Boiling point | 520.6 °C (969.1 °F; 793.8 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), used medically as oxitriptan, is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin.
5-HTP can be manufactured and used as a drug and supplement with the INN oxitriptan. Brand names include Cincofarm, Levothym, Levotonine, Oxyfan, Telesol, Tript-OH, and Triptum. As a drug, it is used in the treatment of depression and for certain other indications.