L-5-Hydroxytryptophan hydrate, 5-HTP/serotonin (5-HT) precursor, mood support, sleep support, appetite suppression

Description

This product is L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (also known as 5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan, abbreviated as 5-HTP, CAS corresponds to the monohydrate form), with CAS No. 314062-44-7. It is a natural amino acid active ingredient extracted and refined from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia of the legume family (and can also be produced by chemical synthesis). Its chemical name is (S)-2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid hydrate. The molecular formula of the product is C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₃ (monohydrate: C₁₁H₁₄N₂O₄), and the molecular weight is approximately 220.22 (approximately 238.24 for the monohydrate). It normally appears as white to off-white powder with a purity of over 98% (tested by HPLC). As a mature commercial bulk raw material, this product can be supplied in different grades such as food grade and pharmaceutical grade according to applications. It is widely used in dietary supplements, health foods, pharmaceutical research and development and other fields, and is one of the functional raw materials with large circulation volume in the global market. The product should be stored in a sealed, light-proof, cool and dry place.

Key Effects

5-Hydroxytryptophan is the direct precursor of serotonin, an important signaling substance in the human body. Serotonin is closely associated with mood regulation, sleep rhythm, appetite control and so on. Supplementing 5-HTP can be converted into serotonin in the body, which helps stabilize mood, improve sleep quality, relieve tension and anxiety, and shows certain value in appetite and weight management. For this reason, 5-HTP is a widely popular functional ingredient in health products for mood and sleep support, and it is also a common research subject in relevant scientific studies.

Its specific functions can be summarized as follows:
Supports mood stabilization: As a precursor of serotonin, it helps regulate mood and relieve tension and anxiety;
Improves sleep: Helps adjust sleep rhythm and ease difficulty falling asleep while enhancing sleep quality;
Relieves stress: Aids physical and mental relaxation and reduces discomfort caused by mental stress;
Research on appetite and weight management: Has research value for mechanisms related to appetite control and weight management;
Research on neurotransmitter regulation: Serves as an important tool substance for basic research related to the serotonin pathway;
Good formulation compatibility: Can be flexibly applied in multiple dosage forms such as capsules, tablets and powders.

Applications

This product is a cross-field general functional raw material. Its application scope covers multiple fields including dietary supplements, health food and pharmaceutical research and development. It enjoys large and stable market demand and is a common category in export trade.

Its main application fields can be summarized as follows:
Dietary supplement industry: Used as raw materials for capsules, tablets, powders and other products for mood regulation, sleep aid and stress relief;
Health food sector: Applied in health products for sleep improvement and stress relief;
Pharmaceutical research and development field: Serves as a tool substance for research on mechanisms related to neurotransmitters and emotions, and is also a pharmaceutical raw material (Oxitriptan);
Weight management products: Incorporated into formulations of auxiliary products for appetite control;
Export trade and raw material supply: Supplied as a conventional bulk raw material to health product manufacturers, pharmaceutical enterprises, research institutions and traders, with specifications available according to customer requirements.