Description: L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP) is the immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.
CAS Number: 4350-09-8
Formula: C11H12N2O3
Molecular Weight: 220,22
References: Overington JP, et al. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2006 Dec;5(12):993-6.