Description

n-Butanoyl-5-Methoxytryptamine is a synthetic tryptamine derivative, a high-purity chemical building block of significant interest in advanced research and development. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the synthesis of novel compounds in pharmaceutical and life science applications. This product is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for creating new molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the research and synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery programs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or a synthetic building block in neuroscience and pharmacology studies investigating receptor interactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized intermediate for constructing complex organic molecules with specific indole-based architectures in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Process Chemistry Development: Employed in scaling up synthetic routes for potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) during pre-clinical and early development phases.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Butanoyl-5-Methoxytryptamine
CAS No.	153342-21-3
Molecular Formula	C16H20N2O2
Molecular Weight	272.34 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-N-butanoyltryptamine; 5-MeO-NBT; Butanamide, N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-; N-Butyryl-5-methoxytryptamine; 1H-Indole-3-ethanamine, 5-methoxy-N-(1-oxobutyl)-; 5-Methoxy-N-butyryltryptamine; 153342-21-3; 5-MeO-N-butanoyltryptamine
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Quality Control

Our n-Butanoyl-5-Methoxytryptamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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