5-HTP
CAS#: 4350-09-8
Other Names: 5-hydroxytryptophan, Griffonia simplicifolia extract
Botanical Source: Griffonia simplicifolia seed
Specifications: 5-HTP 98%, 99% by HPLC
Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Methods used |
Appearance |
Fine white to off-white powder |
Conforms |
Visual test |
Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Organoleptic test |
Particle Size |
99% through 80 mesh |
Conforms |
AOAC 973.03 |
Solubility |
10mg/ml |
Conforms |
USP41 |
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Assay |
NLT 99% 5-HTP |
99.1% |
HPLC |
Peak X |
Negative |
Negative |
HPLC |
Total impurity |
NMT 0.5% |
0.10% |
HPLC |
Loss on Drying |
NMT 1.0% |
0.24% |
5g/105ºC/2hrs |
Total Ash |
NMT 1.0% |
0.23% |
2g/525ºC/3hrs |
Extract Solvents |
Ethanol&Water |
Conforms |
/ |
Solvent Residual |
≤3000ppm |
Conforms |
GC |
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Heavy Metals |
NMT 10ppm |
Conforms |
ICP-MS |
Arsenic (As) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
ICP-MS |
Lead (Pb) |
NMT 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
ICP-MS |
Cadmium (Cd) |
NMT 1ppm |
Conforms |
ICP-MS |
Mercury (Hg) |
NMT 0.3ppm |
Conforms |
ICP-MS |
Functions:
Treatment of Depression
Suppressing Appetite
Enhancing Sleep, treating insomnia
Relieving Anxiety and depression, Anti-depression
Relieving symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Cognitive Enhancement
Relief From and Prevention of Migraine Headaches
Reduction of the rate of Heart Disease as a result of Lowering Anxiety and Depression