5-Methoxyindole

5-Methoxyindole is an endogenous compound with significant biological activity, which is produced by the metabolism of L-tryptophan. 5-Methoxyindole can be used as a drug intermediate to synthesize 5-methoxytryptophan and N-acetyl 5-methoxytryptamine, and it exhibits anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[1006-94-6]

UNSPSC

12352200

Hazard Statement

H315, H319, H335

Target

Drug Intermediate; Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others

Field of Research

Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/5-methoxyindole.html

Purity

99.94

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

COC1=CC2=C(NC=C2)C=C1

Molecular Formula

C9H9NO

Molecular Weight

147.18

Precautions

H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Wu KK, Cheng HH, Chang TC. 5-methoxyindole metabolites of L-tryptophan: control of COX-2 expression, inflammation and tumorigenesis. J Biomed Sci. 2014 Mar 3;21 (1) :17.