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Griffonia Seed Extract

  • Product name:Griffonia seed extract / 5-Hydroxytryptophan / 5-HTP CAS No.:56-69-9
  • Molecular Formula:C11H12N2O3
  • Plant part used:Seed
  • Appearance:Light yellow powder
  • Custom supplements available

    Feature

    The main active ingredient of Griffonia seed extract is 5-HTP, an amino acid.
    It is an organic compound with a light gray powder appearance. It is insoluble in water but soluble in methanol and ethanol. In addition,this extract is the main source of 5-hydroxytryptophan on the market.
    Griffonia seed extract is often used in kinds of supplements.

    The 5-HTP supplied by our factory can be used stably in the European market. The product is guaranteed to be 100% compliant with EC regulations, with no pesticides, no ETO, and no PAHs. At the same time, our company can customize capsules, soft capsules and tablets.

    Specification-COA

    ItemSpecification MethodResultMethod
     Physical and Chemical Property
     AppearanceLight yellow to white PowderConformsVisual
     Particle size≥95% through 80 meshConformsScreening
     Residue on Ignition≤1g/100g  0.50g/100g3g/550℃/4hrs
     Loss on Drying≤5g/100g3.91g/100g3g/105℃/2hrs
     IdentificationConforms with TLCConformsTLC
     Content98% 5-HTP98.34%HPLC
     Residue Analysis
     Heavy Metals  ≤10mg/kg   Conforms 
     Lead (Pb)≤1.00mg/kg  ConformsICP-MS
     Arsenic (As)≤1.00mg/kg  ConformsICP-MS
     Cadmium (Cd)≤1.00mg/kgConformsICP-MS
     Mercury (Hg)≤0.50mg/kg  ConformsICP-MS
     Microbiological Tests  
     Total Plate Count≤1000cfu/g200cfu/gAOAC 990.12
     Total Yeast & Mold ≤100cfu/g10cfu/g  AOAC 997.02
     E.Coli.Negative/10gConformsAOAC 991.14
     SalmonellaNegative/10gConformsAOAC 998.09
     S.aureusNegative/10g  ConformsAOAC 2003.07
     Conclusion:Conforms with In-house standards

    What does griffonia seed extract do?

    1. It has antidepressant and sedative effects. 5-HTP is a hormone secreted by the brain that affects our mood, sleep and appetite.
      It is a precursor of serotonin. Serotonin can help with sleep, effectively inhibit pain, and help relieve emotional problems.
    2. Griffonia seed extract helps maintain normal nerve and brain function.

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