5-HYDROXYINDOLE-3-ACETIC ACID

SKU: orb1302599

Description

5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid (5-HIAA) is the primary urinary metabolite of serotonin. Its measurement serves as a key diagnostic biomarker for carcinoid tumors. This small molecule is also utilized in neuroscience and oncology research, including in vitro assays and in vivo metabolic studies.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 54-16-0
• MW: 191.18
• Purity: 99.15% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₀H₉NO₃
• SMILES: OC(=O)CC1=CNC2=CC=C(O)C=C12
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:81.67 mg/mL (427.19 mM);Ethanol:50 mg/mL (261.53 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: store at low temperature | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor, inhibit, 5HYDROXYINDOLE3ACETIC ACID, 5-HYDROXYINDOLE-3-ACETIC ACID, 5-HIAA, 5 HYDROXYINDOLE 3 ACETIC ACID

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

1826