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5-IT

Item No. 12042

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • 5-(2-Aminopropyl)indole
  • 5-API
Technical Information
Formal Name
α-methyl-1H-indole-5-ethanamine
CAS Number
3784-30-3
Molecular Formula
C11H14N2
Formula Weight
174.2
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mlDMSO: 10 mg/mlEthanol: 30 mg/mlEthanol:PBS(pH 7.2) (1:1): 0.5 mg/mlMethanol: 1 mg/ml
λmax
222, 274 nm
SMILES
NC(C)CC1=CC(C=CN2)=C2C=C1
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C11H14N2/c1-8(12)6-9-2-3-11-10(7-9)4-5-13-11/h2-5,7-8,13H,6,12H2,1H3
InChi Key
AULGMISRJWGTBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    5-IT is a positional isomer of α-methyltryptamine (Item No. 11135); α-methyltryptamine is a psychedelic drug that is regulated in the United States. 5-IT has been associated with recent deaths.1 This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Seetohul, L.N., Maskell, P.D., De Paoli, G., et al. Deaths associated with new designer drug 5-IT. BMJ 345(e5625), (2012).