Description

4-Methyl-5,6-Dihydroxytryptamine is a specialized tryptamine derivative of significant interest in advanced biochemical and pharmacological research. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and reference standard for developing novel therapeutic agents and studying neurotransmitter pathways. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on neuroscience and medicinal chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Acts as a key synthetic intermediate or reference standard in the discovery and development of novel central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Neuroscience Studies: Used as a biochemical tool to investigate serotonin-related pathways, receptor binding, and neurotransmitter function in experimental models.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Serves as a versatile building block for the synthesis of more complex tryptamine analogs with potential therapeutic applications.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity calibrant in analytical methods such as HPLC and LC-MS for the quantification of related compounds in complex matrices.
• Biochemical Assays: Utilized in enzymatic and receptor-binding assays to study specificity, inhibition, and metabolic pathways.
• Academic Research: Supports fundamental chemical and biological research in university and institutional laboratories exploring indole alkaloid chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-5,6-Dihydroxytryptamine
CAS No.	97073-66-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₄N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-5,6-DHT; 5,6-Dihydroxy-4-methyltryptamine; 4-Methylserotonin derivative; 1H-Indole-5,6-diol, 3-(2-aminoethyl)-4-methyl-; 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-4-methyl-1H-indole-5,6-diol; 4-Methyl-5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indole-3-ethanamine
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-5,6-Dihydroxytryptamine 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 purity determination and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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