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5-HTP
5-HTP (5-Hydroxy-tryptophan) is decarboxylated to the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) by the enzyme aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase.
It is sold as a mood elevating drug.
Chemistry
- IUPAC name: 5-Hydroxy-tryptophan
- Chemical formula: C11H12N2O3
- CAS number: 56-69-9
- Molecular weight: 220.2274
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