Description

β-Hydroxyserotonin is a specialized serotonin derivative of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and reference standard for investigating serotonergic pathways and developing novel therapeutic agents. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on neuroscience, neuropharmacology, and metabolic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: A key intermediate in the synthesis of novel compounds targeting serotonin receptors for potential treatments of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
• Biochemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for the quantification and study of serotonin metabolites.
• Neuroscience Studies: Employed in *in vitro* and *in vivo* research to elucidate the role of hydroxyserotonin derivatives in brain chemistry, neurotransmission, and behavior.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Investigated as a potential biomarker or intermediate in the study of tryptophan and serotonin metabolism.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for the custom synthesis of more complex molecules for specialized research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Hydroxyserotonin
CAS No.	40979-78-0
Molecular Formula	C10H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	192.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxytryptophol; 5-HTOL; 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-5-hydroxyindole; 5-Hydroxy-3-(2-aminoethyl)indole; β-Hydroxyserotonin; 5-Hydroxyindole-3-ethanolamine; 5-Hydroxytryptamine alcohol
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Quality Control

Our β-Hydroxyserotonin is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), purity assessment by HPLC, and determination of residual solvents. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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 light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and stored in a desiccated environment away from direct light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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