Description

5-Methyltryptamine Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt derivative of the tryptamine family, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and research chemical. Its value lies in providing a reliable, well-characterized building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules in regulated environments. This product is essential for pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on neuroscience, medicinal chemistry, and the development of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of more complex tryptamine-based compounds and potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Neuroscience Research: Used as a reference standard or tool compound in studies investigating serotonin receptor pharmacology and neurotransmitter systems.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Serves as a versatile scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and the design of new chemical entities.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies and as a substrate analog in metabolic pathway investigations.
• Reference Standard: Provides a certified material for analytical method development, validation, and quality control testing in compliance-driven industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyltryptamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1010-95-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₄N₂·HCl
Molecular Weight	210.70 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyltryptamine HCl; 5-MT HCl; 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-5-methylindole hydrochloride; 5-Methyl-1H-indole-3-ethanamine hydrochloride; 2-(5-Methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethan-1-amine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 5-Methyltryptamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with our stringent specifications. We support cGMP standards for applications requiring the highest level of quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤0.5%; Total impurities ≤1.5%

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