5-HYDROXYINDOLE-3-ACETIC ACID
5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5HIAA) 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) .
Product Specifications
CAS Number
54-16-0
Product Name Alternative
5-HIAA
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
DMSO: 10 mM; Ethanol: 50 mg/mL
Smiles
OC (=O) Cc1c[nH]c2ccc (O) cc12
Molecular Formula
C10H9NO3
Molecular Weight
191.18
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
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