Description

5-Fluorotryptamine Hydrochloride is a fluorinated derivative of the essential biogenic amine tryptamine, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate, enabling the introduction of the 5-fluorotryptamine pharmacophore into more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel bioactive compounds, including potential central nervous system (CNS) agents and serotonin receptor modulators.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: A key synthetic precursor for the discovery and synthesis of novel drug candidates targeting serotonin (5-HT) receptors.
• Neuroscience Research: Used in biochemical studies to investigate the structure-activity relationships of fluorinated tryptamine analogs and their interactions with neural pathways.
• Chemical Biology: Serves as a scaffold or intermediate for creating molecular probes and labeled compounds to study biological processes.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of more complex fluorinated indole alkaloids and heterocyclic compounds for material science and medicinal chemistry applications.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluorotryptamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	2711-58-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₂FN₂·HCl
Molecular Weight	214.67 (Free base) / 251.13 (Hydrochloride salt)
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-1H-indole-3-ethanamine hydrochloride; 5-Fluoro-3-(2-aminoethyl)indole hydrochloride; 5-FT HCl; 5-Fluorotryptamine HCl; 2-(5-Fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)ethan-1-amine hydrochloride; 5-Fluoroindole-3-ethylamine hydrochloride; 5-Fluoro-β-indoleethylamine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 5-Fluorotryptamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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