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9-Methyl-β-carboline

Item No. 33583

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • 9-methyl BC
  • 9-Methyl-norharman
Technical Information
Formal Name
9-methyl-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole
CAS Number
2521-07-5
Molecular Formula
C12H10N2
Formula Weight
182.2
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 20 mg/mlDMSO: 20 mg/mlDMSO:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:3): 0.33 mg/ml
λmax
217, 237, 290 nm
SMILES
CN1C2=C(C=CC=C2)C3=C1C=NC=C3
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C12H10N2/c1-14-11-5-3-2-4-9(11)10-6-7-13-8-12(10)14/h2-8H,1H3
InChi Key
MABOIYXDALNSES-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    9-Methyl-β-carboline (Item No. 33583) is an analytical reference standard categorized as a nootropic.1 9-Methyl-β-carboline improves spatial learning in rats. 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. Gruss, M., Appenroth, D., Flubacher, A., et al. 9-Methyl-β-carboline-induced cognitive enhancement is associated with elevated hippocampal dopamine levels and dendritic and synaptic proliferation. J. Neurochem. 121(6), 924-931 (2012).