Description
5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid is the main metabolite of serotonin or metanephrines, which can be used as a biomarker of neuroendocrine tumors.
Product information
CAS Number: 54-16-0
Molecular Weight: 191.18
Formula: C10H9NO3
Chemical Name: 2-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid
Smiles: OC1C=CC2NC=C(CC(O)=O)C=2C=1
InChiKey: DUUGKQCEGZLZNO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi: InChI=1S/C10H9NO3/c12-7-1-2-9-8(4-7)6(5-11-9)3-10(13)14/h1-2,4-5,11-12H,3H2,(H,13,14)
Technical Data
Appearance: Solid Power
Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Drug Formulation: To be determined
HS Tariff Code: 382200
How to use
In Vitro:
5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid (5HIAA) is a metabolite issued from serotonin metabolism, and the latter is synthetized from the essential amino acid tryptophan. Serotonin is mainly metabolised by monoamine oxidase in the liver and the lungs.
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