5-Methoxytryptamine

016444

CAS Number

608-07-1

Grade

Highly Purified

Molecular Formula

C11H14N2O

Molecular Weight

190.24

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Storage Temp

4°C

2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethanamine; 2-(5-Methoxyindol-3-yl)ethylamine; 2-[5-(Methyloxy)-1H-indol-3-yl]ethanamine; 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-5-methoxyindole; 5-MOT; 5-Methoxy-1H-indole-3-ethanamine; [2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]amine; Deacetylmelatonin; Methoxytryptamine; NSC 56422;

A tryptamine derivative that is closely related to the neurotransmitter Melatonin and Serotonin. It acts as a full agonist at the 5-HT1, 5-HT2, 5-HT4, 5-HT6, and 5-HT7 receptors but has no affinity for the 5-HT3 receptor.

Form

Light Brown Solid

Melting Point

118-120°C

Solubility

Chloroform, DMSO, Methanol

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References

Yamada, J. et al.: Eur. J. Pharmacol., 323, 235 (1997); Craig, D.A. et al.: NAun. Schmied. Arch. Pharmacol., 342, 9 (1990); Hemedah, M. et al.: Br. J. Pharmacol., 126, 179 (1999); Millan-Plano, S. et al.: Int. J. Mol. Sci., 11, 312 (2010);

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