| Product Name |
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 56-69-9 |
| MF | C11H12N2O3 |
| MW | 220.225 |
| Purity | ≥99.0% |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Packing | 1kg/aluminum foil bag, 25kg/drum or customized packaging |
| Apply |
Mood enhancement, sleep aid, appetite control supplements |
5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor in the biosynthesis of serotonin. It is extracted from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia and is widely used in mood improvement, sleep regulation, and appetite suppression.
In nutraceuticals, 5-HTP is valued for its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and support healthy serotonin levels, making it popular in formulations for stress relief, weight management, and improved sleep quality.
Key Benefits
Promotes serotonin production to improve mood
Supports restful sleep and reduces insomnia symptoms
Helps control appetite and manage weight
May assist in reducing migraine frequency
Suitable for capsules, tablets, and functional foods
High purity (≥99.0%) extracted from Griffonia simplicifolia seeds
Complies with USP/EP quality standards
Low heavy metals and solvent residues
Produced in GMP-certified facility
Stable supply and flexible packaging options
| Specification | Qualified Testing Result | Actual Testing Result | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1. Physical & Chemical Analysis | |||
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder | Complied | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Complied | Organoleptic |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥99.0% | 99.3% | HPLC |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% | 0.14% | USP <731> |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% | 0.02% | USP <281> |
| Melting Point | 166–170°C | 168.4°C | USP |
| Part 2. Heavy Metal Analysis & Chemical Control | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Complied | AAS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤3 ppm | <0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1 ppm | <0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.01 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Part 3. Microbiological Analysis & Control | |||
| Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | ≤1,000 | <100 | USP <61> |
| Yeast & Mold (cfu/g) | ≤100 | <10 | USP <61> |
| E. coli | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
| Salmonella (per 25 g) | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
Mood enhancement supplements
Sleep aid formulations
Weight management products
Functional foods and beverages
1kg/aluminium foil bag, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 1.5kg Size: 18cmxH27cm
25kg/fiber drum, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 28kg Size: 42cmxH52cm Volume: 0.0625mg/Drum.
DHL / FEDEX / EMS / E-PACKET / BY AIR / BY SEA
1. ≤50kg, Express delivery(DHL /FEDEX) recommended, usually called as DDU service;
2. ≤500kg, Air shipping recommended, usually called as CIF service;
3. >500kg, sea shipping recommended, usually called as FOB, CFR, or CIF service;
4. For high value products, please select air shipping and express delivery for safe.
We will contact you within 1 working day, please pay attention to the email with the suffix “forrest@oriherb.com”.
