Serotonin
Serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter in the CNS and an endogenous 5-HT receptor agonist. Serotonin is also a catechol O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor with a Ki of 44 μM.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[50-67-9]
Product Name Alternative
5-Hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H301
Target
5-HT Receptor; COMT; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
GPCR/G Protein; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
Field of Research
Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Serotonin.html
Purity
99.86
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
OC1=CC2=C(NC=C2CCN)C=C1
Molecular Formula
C10H12N2O
Molecular Weight
176.22
Precautions
H301
References & Citations
[1]Tsao D, et al. Serotonin-induced hypersensitivity via inhibition of catechol O-methyltransferase activity. Mol Pain. 2012 Apr 13;8:25.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
Launched
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite; Microbial Metabolite
Citation 01
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