Chemical synthesis and structural elucidation of a new serotonin metabolite: (4R)-2-[(5′-hydroxy-1′H-indol-3′-yl)methyl]thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid

A new serotonin metabolite, 4(R)-2-[(5′-hydroxy-1′H-indol-3′-yl)methyl]thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid (5′-HITCA), was synthesized in 30% overall yield.