Description

5-Fluoro-α-Methyltryptamine Hydrochloride is a high-purity, synthetically derived tryptamine derivative, primarily utilized as a critical intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. Its value lies in providing researchers with a reliable and well-characterized building block for exploring novel therapeutic agents, particularly within the central nervous system. This compound is essential for organizations engaged in medicinal chemistry, process development, and the synthesis of new chemical entities for pharmacological screening.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel tryptamine-based drug candidates for neurological and psychiatric research.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to develop new therapeutic molecules.
• Reference Standard: Serves as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and compound identification.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating serotonin receptor interactions and related biochemical pathways.
• Process Development: Used in scaling up synthetic routes for the production of more complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-Fluoro-α-Methyltryptamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	776-56-7
Molecular Formula	C12H15FN2•HCl
Molecular Weight	226.72 (Free base) / 263.13 (Hydrochloride salt)
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-α-methyltryptamine HCl; 5-F-α-MT HCl; 1H-Indole-3-ethanamine, 5-fluoro-α-methyl-, hydrochloride; 5-Fluoro-α,N-dimethyltryptamine hydrochloride; 5-Fluoro-AMT HCl; 5-F-AMT Hydrochloride; 5-Fluoro-α-methyl-1H-indole-3-ethanamine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-α-Methyltryptamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) available upon request. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support its use in regulated research environments.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.