5-HYDROXYINDOLE-3-ACETIC ACID
Product Specifications
CAS Number
54-16-0
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Metabolism
Purity
0.9915
Bioactivity
5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid (5-HIAA) is a breakdown product of serotonin that is excreted in the urine. Serotonin and 5HIAA are produced in excess amounts by carcinoid tumors, and levels of these substances may be measured in the urine to test for carcinoid tumors (NCI) .
Smiles
OC(=O)CC1=CNC2=CC=C(O)C=C12
Molecular Formula
C10H9NO3
Molecular Weight
191.18
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C
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