5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid, 98%

Description

Metabolite of melatonin | CAS: 54-16-0 | C10H9NO3 | 191.186 g/mol

5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid is a major serotonin metabolite.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid is a major serotonin metabolite.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml).

Notes
Light Sensitive. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 54-16-0
• Molecular Formula: C10H9NO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 191.186
• MDL Number: MFCD00005639
• InChI Key: DUUGKQCEGZLZNO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid, 5-hiaa, 2-5-hydroxy-1h-indol-3-yl acetic acid, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, 5-hydroxyheteroauxin, 5-hydroxy-1h-indol-3-yl acetic acid, 5-oxyindoleacetic acid, hydroxyindoleacetic acid, 5-hydroxy-iaa, 5-hydroxyindol-3-ylacetic acid
• PubChem CID: 1826
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27823
• IUPAC Name: 2-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C=C1O)C(=CN2)CC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 161°C to 164°C (decomposition)
• Color: Purple to White
• Quantity: 500 mg
• Beilstein: 168797
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol (50mg/ml).
• Formula Weight: 191.19
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	200-195-4
RTECSNumber	NL3650000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Store at -20°C

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only