L-5-Hydroxytryptophan
CAS: 4350-09-8
Category: Amino Acids
| Purity | Reagent Grade ≥98%, High-Purity Grade ≥99%, Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C11H12N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 220.22 |
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline powder |
| Packaging | 5kg-10kg/aluminum foil bag, outer vacuum-sealed bag. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Specific rotation — Polarimetry; Identification — IR, Amino acid analysis; Purity — HPLC; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Loss on drying — Gravimetry; Microbial limits — Filtration; Serotonin precursor — UV (280 nm); pH — Potentiometry. |
| Storage Notes | Stored in a tightly closed, light-resistant container under an inert atmosphere in a cool and dry place, protected from moisture and oxidation. |
| Lead Time | days |
Used as a biochemical precursor and active raw material for the synthesis of serotonin, and in pharmaceutical products for neurological and sleep disorders.