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(+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan

TL;DR: (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan (CAS 56-69-9) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C11H12N2O3 and molecular weight 220.0848 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid

Also Known As: 5-hydroxytryptophan, 5-Hydroxy-DL-tryptophan, DL-5-Hydroxytryptophan, 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan, L-5-Hydroxytryptophan

CAS Number
56-69-9
Molecular Formula
C11H12N2O3
Molecular Weight
220.0848 g/mol
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Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC11H12N2O3
Molecular Weight220.0848 g/mol
XLogP-1.2
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)99.3 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors4
Rotatable Bonds3
Exact Mass220.0848 Da
Heavy Atoms16
Complexity272.0
Melting Point298-300 °C (decomposes)
SolubilitySolubilities: 2.5 g/100 mL in 50% boiling alcohol; 5.5 g/100 mL in water at 100 °C
SMILESC1=CC2=C(C=C1O)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)N
InChIKeyLDCYZAJDBXYCGN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Product Description

Applications: (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan (CAS 56-69-9) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.

(+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 56-69-9 and the molecular formula C11H12N2O3 and a molecular weight of 220.08 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a solubility: Solubilities: 2.5 g/100 mL in 50% boiling alcohol; 5.5 g/100 mL in water at 100 °C. It is also known as 5-hydroxytryptophan and 5-Hydroxy-DL-tryptophan.

Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.

Chemical Property Profile of (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan

XLogP
-1.2
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
99.3
Hydrogen Bond Donors
4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
16
Complexity
272.0
Exact Mass
220.0848
Monoisotopic Mass
220.0848
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan

The XLogP value of -1.2 indicates that (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 99.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan has 4 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan?

The CAS number of (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan is 56-69-9.

What is the molecular formula of (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan?

The molecular formula of (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan is C11H12N2O3.

What is the molecular weight of (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan?

The molecular weight of (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan is 220.0848 g/mol.

What are the applications of (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan?

(+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan (CAS...

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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for (+-)-5-Hydroxytryptophan?

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