L-5-Hydroxytryptophan, Serotonin precursor (ab142520)
Key features and details
- Serotonin precursor
- CAS Number: 4350-09-8
- Purity: > 98%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan, Serotonin precursor -
Description
Serotonin precursor -
Biological description
Serotonin precursor. Induces serotonin effects in vivo. Potentiates antidepressant effects. Orally active. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
4350-09-8 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(2S)-2-Amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid -
Molecular weight
220.22 -
Molecular formula
C11H12N2O3 -
PubChem identifier
439280 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Toxic, refer to SDS for further information.
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SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C=C1O)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)N -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
