L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (CAS 4350-09-8) — formula C11H12N2O3, molecular weight 220.22; category food additives.
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (CAS 4350-09-8) is classified under Food Additives, with molecular formula C11H12N2O3 and molecular weight 220.22, and serves as a key raw material in the food and beverage industry — commonly applied as a food additive, nutritional supplement, or processing aid where regulatory-grade purity is required. Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies L-5-Hydroxytryptophan at commercial scale with stable lot-to-lot quality, accompanied by COA and full specification documentation. Typical categorization: Food Additives.
| CAS Number | 4350-09-8 |
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| Molecular Formula | C11H12N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 220.22 |
| Melting Point | 295-297 |
| LogP | -2.051 |
| Applications | For use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid, L-Tryptophan, 5-hydroxy-: ACTIVE |
| Category | Food Additives |
Documented applications: For use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid, L-Tryptophan, 5-hydroxy-: ACTIVE.
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan is a food-grade compound with CAS registry number 4350-09-8 and molecular formula C11H12N2O3 (molecular weight 220.22), belonging to the food additives segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 4350-09-8
Its molecular formula C11H12N2O3 comprises 11 C, 12 H, 2 N, 3 O atoms.
Also known as: L-5-Hydroxytryptophan · Griffoniss? 加纳籽提取物(5-HTP) 五羟基色氨酸
Category: food additives
The CAS registry number of L-5-Hydroxytryptophan is 4350-09-8.
Molecular formula C11H12N2O3, molecular weight 220.22.
It is also registered under: L-5-Hydroxytryptophan, Griffoniss? 加纳籽提取物(5-HTP) 五羟基色氨酸.
Recorded applications: For use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid, L-Tryptophan, 5-hydroxy-: ACTIVE.
Category: Food Additives.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (CAS 4350-09-8), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Number | 4350-09-8 |
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| PubChem CID | 439280 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H12N2O3 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid |
| UNII (FDA) | C1LJO185Q9 |
| Molecular Weight | 220.22 |
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| XLogP3 | -1.2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 220.08479225 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 220.08479225 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 99.3 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 16 |
| Melting Point | 295-297 |
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| Melting Point | 293 - 298 °C |
| LogP | -2.051 |
| Collision Cross Section | 149.8 Ų [M-2H+Na]- |
| Collision Cross Section | 147 Ų [M-H]- |
| Collision Cross Section | 153.6 Ų [M+Na]+ |
| Collision Cross Section | 155.6 Ų [M+H]+ |
| Collision Cross Section | 151.9 Ų [M-H]- |
oxitriptan; Levothym; Pretonine; Triptene; Oxyfan; Quietim; Levotinine; Serotonyl; Telesol; Oxitriptano; Oxitriptanum; Tripten; (S)-5-Hydroxytryptophan; C1LJO185Q9; CCRIS 4418; EINECS 224-411-1
| Regulatory & food contact | Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) |
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| Notified hazard statements | H301 (97.3%), H315 (53.6%), H319 (53.6%), H335 (53.6%) |
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Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.