5-Hydroxytryptophan5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), used medically as oxitriptan, is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article 5-Hydroxytryptophan, revision 1377081927.

Property

Value

Formula

C11H12N2O3, 220.23 g/mol

Melting point

299 °C

Boiling point

520.6 °C

Density

1.484 g/cm³

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