5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid
5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid (5-HIAA) is the primary urinary metabolite of serotonin. Its measurement serves as a key diagnostic biomarker for carcinoid tumors. This small molecule is also utilized in neuroscience and oncology research, including in vitro assays and in vivo metabolic studies.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
54-16-0
Product Name Alternative
Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor, inhibit, 5HYDROXYINDOLE3ACETIC ACID, 5-HYDROXYINDOLE-3-ACETIC ACID, 5-HIAA, 5 HYDROXYINDOLE 3 ACETIC ACID
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
97.55% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:81.67 mg/mL (427.19 mM) ; Ethanol:50 mg/mL (261.53 mM)
Smiles
OC (=O) CC1=CNC2=CC=C (O) C=C12
Molecular Formula
C10H9NO3
Molecular Weight
191.18
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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