5-htp

CAS No.: 4350-09-8

Molecular formula: C11H12N2O3

Molecular weight: 220.22500

Appearance and traits: white to off-white powder

Density: 0.902 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Melting point: 270 ° C (dec.) (lit.)

Boiling point: 520.6oC at 760 mmHg

Flash point: 175 °F

Refractive index: n20/D 1.4850 (lit.)

Uses: dietary supplements for patients with depression, anorexia and insomnia, as well as drugs for the treatment of major depressive disorder