5-HTP,Griffonia Seed Extract

Griffonia Seed Extract(5-HTP)

Product Name: Griffonia Seed Extract(5-HTP)

CAS NO.: 4350-09-8
CAS NO.:4350-09-8

Griffonia Seed Extract(5-HTP)

Product Description of 5-HTP:
5-HTP, or 5-Hydroxytryptophan, is an amino acid which converts into serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a chemical involved in influencing appetite and mood. This is why there are so many 5-HTP supplements for weight loss, depression, and anxiety.

Product name: 5-Hydroxytryptophan(5-HTP)
Latin name: Griffonia simplicifolia (Vahl ex DC) Baill.
Chemical Name: 2-Amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1-H-indol-3-yl)propionic Acid
Extracted part: Seed
Active ingredient : 5-HTP
Appearance: White fine Powder
CAS NO.: 56-69-9
Specification: 98%
Grade: Food grade
Function: Bodybuilding
MF: C11H12N2O3
MW: 220.23
Solubility: Easily soluble in ether,chlorofrom, methanol,ethanol,acetone etc.
5-htp

Function of 5-HTP:
-5-HTP can ease the tension, anxiety and improve sleep;
-5-HTP has the function of improving microcirculation;
-5-HTP is shown benefit to the reduce depression,anxiety;
-5-HTP can effectively control appétit, achieve the effect of losing weight;
-5-HTP has the function of antidepressant and sedative, having an effect on the nervous system.

Certificate of Analysis of 5-HTP

ITEMS	SPECIFICATIONS	RESULTS	METHOD
OrganolepticTests
Appearance	Off-white powder	Off-white powder	Visual
Identification
Identification	Retention time of L-5-HTP Peak matches with the L-5-HTP R.S	Retention time of L-5-HTP Peak matches with the L-5-HTP R.S	HPLC
Specific Rotation [a]_D²⁰	-32.5±2.0^o(C=1, H2O)	-31.8
Assay
L-5-HTP	≥98.0%	98.70%	HPLC
Peak X	Negative	Negative	HPLC
Physical Characteristics
Particle size	100% pass 80 mesh	100% pass 80 mesh	80 Mesh Screen
Bulk density	0.40~0.60 g/ml	0.48g/ml	CP2010 Appendix V
Tapped density	0.50~0.70 g/ml	0.55g/ml	CP2010 Appendix V
Loss of drying	≤2.0%	1.20%	2~5g/105â„ƒ/5hrs (CP2010 Appendix IX G 52 )
Residual on Ignition	≤1.0%	0.95%	2g/525â„ƒ/3hrs (CP2010 Appendix IX J 53)
Impurity
Heavy Metal (As Pb)	≤20ppm	Confirms	Thioacetamide Colorimetric Method (CP2010 Appendix IXE 50 1^st method)
As (As As₂O₃)	≤2ppm	Confirms	AAS
Lead(Pb)	≤1ppm	Confirms	AAS
Cadmium(Cd)	≤1ppm	Confirms	AAS
Mercury(Hg)	≤1ppm	Confirms	AAS
Aflatoxins	Negative	Negative	HPLC EP 7.0 01/2008:20818
Residual Solvents
Ethanol	≤ 5000ppm	Confirms	GC

Application of 5-HTP:
1. As raw materials of drugs for anti-bacterial, anti-depressants, anti-tumor and sedation, it is widely used in fields of pharmaceutical
and health products;
2. As insomnia, other similar symptoms of psychasthenia and lose weight product raw material, it is widely used in health products industry;
3. As dietary supplements increased therapeutic function, it is widely used in fields of dietary supplement products;
4. As products of sedative and anti-bacterial, they are widely used to add to beauty products in cosmetic industry.

Packing detail: 25kg/drum and one plastic-bag inside.
Storage situation: Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and light.