6-hydroxy-L-tryptophan

• CAT Number: M133243
• CAS Number: 13567-14-1
• Molecular Formula: C11H12N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 220.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-(6-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12N2O3/c12-9(11(15)16)3-6-5-13-10-4-7(14)1-2-8(6)10/h1-2,4-5,9,13-14H,3,12H2,(H,15,16)/t9-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: NXANGIZFHQQBCC-VIFPVBQESA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C=C1O)NC=C2CC(C(=O)O)N

6-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan (6-HTP)(CAT: M133243) is a modified form of the amino acid L-tryptophan, featuring a hydroxyl group at the 6-position of the indole ring. This compound is a derivative of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a direct precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation, sleep, and appetite. 6-HTP is primarily of interest in biochemical research due to its structural similarity to serotonin precursors and its potential influence on serotonin biosynthesis pathways. Studies often investigate its role in neurochemistry and its possible effects on serotonin production, though it is less studied and utilized than 5-HTP in clinical and research settings.