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Oxitriptan (Cat.No:R056784) is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.
| Catalog Number | R056784 |
| CAS Number | 4350-09-8 |
| Synonyms | (S)-5-Hydroxytryptophan; 5-Hydroxyl-L-tryptophan; 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Cincofarm; L-5-HTP; L-5-Hydroxytryptophan; Levothym; Levotinine; Oxitriptan; Oxyfan; Pretonine; Quietim; Serotonyl; Telesol; Tript-Oh; Triptene; |
| Molecular Formula | C11H12N2O3 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Metabolic Enzyme/Protease |
| Storage | Room temperature |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C11H12N2O3/c12-9(11(15)16)3-6-5-13-10-2-1-7(14)4-8(6)10/h1-2,4-5,9,13-14H,3,12H2,(H,15,16)/t9-/m0/s1 |
| InChIKey | LDCYZAJDBXYCGN-VIFPVBQESA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC2=C(C=C1O)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)N |
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