5-Hydroxytryptophan NEW

5-hydroxytryptophan is a dietary supplement made from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia.

5-hydroxytryptophan has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating depression or fibromyalgia.

Other uses not proven with research have included insomnia, alcohol withdrawal, headaches, premenstrual syndrome, binge-eating related to obesity, attention deficit disorder, and muscle spasms in the mouth.

5-hydroxytryptophan is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Brand: Soarwin

CAS No.:56-69-9

EC number:200-284-8

Molecular Formula: C11H12N2O3

Density: 1.484

Boiling point:361.16°C (rough estimate)

Melting point:298-300°C