5-HTP (5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN) 99% USED AS A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT FOR USE AS AN ANTIDEPRESSANT, APPETITE SUPPRESSANT, AND SLEEP AID
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) 99%
Product Name | 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) 99% | ||
Latin Name | Griffonia simplicifolia | ||
Plant Part Used | Seed (Dried, 100% Natural) | Country of Origin | West African |
Type of Products | Standardized Powder Extract | Type of extraction | Grain Alcohol |
Herbal Strength | Approx. 30 parts of seeds to 1 part of Extracts | Active Ingredient Markers | 5-hydroxytryptophan |
Analysis Items | Specifications | ||
Identification | Positive | ||
Appearance | Fine Powder | ||
Color | White | ||
Odor | Characteristic | ||
Taste | Characteristic | ||
Mesh Size | NLT 90% through 80 mesh | ||
Solubility | Good soluble in hydro-alcoholic solution | ||
Assay | 99%5-hydroxytryptophan | ||
Method of Extraction | Hydro-alcoholic | ||
Extract Solvent | 70% Grain Alcohol (v/v) | ||
Moisture Content (5g) | NMT 5.0% | ||
Ash Content (2g) | NMT 5.0% | ||
Extract Excipient | None | ||
Heavy Metals | NMT 20ppm | ||
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | ||
Cadmium(Cd) | NMT 1ppm | ||
Lead (Pb) | NMT 5ppm | ||
Chlorate (Cl) | NMT 1ppm | ||
Phosphate Organics | NMT 1ppm | ||
Organics Residues | NMT 1ppm | ||
Pesticides Residues | NMT 1ppm | ||
Solvent Residues | NMT 0.01% | ||
Aflatoxins | NMT 0.2ppb | ||
Sterilization Method | High Temperature & High Pressure for short time (5” – 10”) | ||
Total Plate Count | NMT 1,000cfu/g | ||
Total Yeast & Mold | NMT 100cfu/g | ||
E. Coli | Negative | ||
Salmonella | Negative | ||
Staphylococcus | Negative | ||
Packing and Storage | Pack in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. Net Weight: 25kgs/drums. Store in a well-closed container away from moisture. | ||
Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) 99% (Latin name: Griffonia simplicifolia)