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5-hydroxy NMT (oxalate)

Item No. 26699

Product Insert (PDF)GC-MS (PDF)Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (PDF)
Synonyms
Synonyms
  • N-methyl-5-HT
  • N-methyl-5-Hydroxytryptamine
  • N-Methylserotonin
  • NSC 91541
  • 5-hydroxy-N-methyl Tryptamine
  • 5-hydroxy-Nω-methyl Tryptamine
Technical Information
Formal Name
3-[2-(methylamino)ethyl]-1H-indol-5-ol, monoethanedioate
CAS Number
1975-81-1
Molecular Formula
C11H14N2O • C2H2O4
Formula Weight
280.3
Purity
≥95%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 3 mg/mlDMSO: 3 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 2.5 mg/ml
λmax
219, 277 nm
SMILES
CN([H])CCC1=CNC2=CC=C(O)C=C21.OC(C(O)=O)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C11H14N2O.C2H2O4/c1-12-5-4-8-7-13-11-3-2-9(14)6-10(8)11;3-1(4)2(5)6/h2-3,6-7,12-14H,4-5H2,1H3;(H,3,4)(H,5,6)
InChi Key
DYOZWAJOUTVNAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    5-hydroxy NMT (oxalate) (Item No. 26699) is an analytical reference standard categorized as a tryptamine. 5-hydroxy NMT is a metabolite of serotonin (5-HT).1,2 Elevated plasma levels of 5-hydroxy NMT have been detected in individuals with cocaine dependence.1 This product is intended for use in analytical forensic applications. This product is also available as a general research tool (Item No. 20047).

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Patkar, A.A., Rozen, S., Mannelli, P., et al. Alterations in tryptophan and purine metabolism in cocaine addiction: A metabolomic study. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 206(3), 479-489 (2009).

    2. Heller, B. N-methylating enzyme in blood of schizophrenics. Psychosomatics 12(4), 273-274 (1971).