5-hydroxytryptophan

Product Name:5-hydroxytryptophan
Source:Griffonia simplicifolia
Part Used:Seed
CAS Number:56-69-9
Molecular Weight:220.22
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):C11H12N2O3
Specification:98% By HPLC
Package:25Kg/Drum
Drum’s Size:36cm*36cm*52cm
Shelf Time:2 Years

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Description

5-hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP is an intermediate metabolite used to produce serotonin. Serotonin is a very important substance that helps promote normal brain and nerve function. Serotonin is the main neurotransmitter that maintains mood, sleep and appetite. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-Hydroxytryptopha

n, 5-HTP), also known as oxitriptan (INN), is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor, as well as the neurotransmitter serotonin and melatonin biosynthesis Metabolic intermediates in the process.

Specification

Product Name:	5-hydroxytryptophan	CAS No:	56-69-9
Source:	Griffonia simplicifolia	Part Used:	Seed

ITEM	SPECIFICATION	TEST METHOD
Physical Description
Appearance	White or off white powder	Visual
Odor	Characteristic	Organoleptic
Taste	Characteristic	Olfactory
Bulk Density	50-60g/100ml	CP2015
Particle Size	95%-99% through 80 mesh	CP2015
Chemical Tests
5-hydroxytryptophan	≥98%	HPLC
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%	CP2015 (105 oC, 3 h)
Ash	≤1.0%	CP2015
Total Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm	CP2015
Cadmium (Cd)	≤1 ppm	CP2015(AAS)
Mercury (Hg)	≤1 ppm	CP2015(AAS)
Lead (Pb)	≤2 ppm	CP2015(AAS)
Arsenic (As)	≤2ppm	CP2015(AAS)
Microbiology Control
Aerobic Bacterial Count	≤1,000 cfu/g	CP2015
Total Yeast & Mold	≤100 cfu/g	CP2015
Escherichia Coli	Negative	CP2015
Salmonella	Negative	CP2015
Staphlococcus Aureus	Negative	CP2015