Description

Serotonin Hydrochloride is a high-purity, pharmacologically active salt form of the essential neurotransmitter serotonin. This compound is critical for research and development in neuroscience, pharmacology, and the life sciences, where precise chemical quality directly impacts experimental validity and therapeutic discovery. It serves as a fundamental building block for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical, academic, and diagnostic sectors requiring reliable, well-characterized biochemical reagents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a primary standard in the quality control and assay development of neurological and psychiatric medications.
• Biochemical Research: Essential for in vitro and in vivo studies investigating serotonin receptor function, neurotransmitter reuptake mechanisms, and signal transduction pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A key component in the production of immunoassay kits, ELISA tests, and other diagnostic tools for measuring serotonin levels in biological samples.
• Neuroscience & Cell Biology: Applied in cell culture studies to examine the effects of serotonin on neuronal growth, differentiation, and synaptic plasticity.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supports fundamental research in universities and government labs focused on mood disorders, migraines, and gastrointestinal physiology.
• Preclinical Drug Development: Utilized in screening assays to evaluate the efficacy and selectivity of new drug candidates targeting the serotonergic system.

Basic Information

Product Name	Serotonin Hydrochloride
CAS No.	153-98-0
Molecular Formula	C10H13ClN2O
Molecular Weight	212.68 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxytryptamine Hydrochloride; 5-HT HCl; 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol Hydrochloride; Enteramine Hydrochloride; Thrombocytin Hydrochloride; 5-HT; Serotonin HCl
EINECS	205-819-1

Quality Control

Our Serotonin Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical research applications. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling via advanced techniques like HPLC. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with stringent in-house specifications. We support customers requiring alignment with pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP) and can provide documentation for regulatory submissions.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider sealing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.