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Serotonin hydrochloride, 98%
Description
Serotonin hydrochloride is used as a neurotransmitter and function as an endogenous serotonin receptor agonist in various biochemical processes.
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.
Serotonin Hydrochloride is used as a neurotransmitter and function as an endogenous serotonin receptor agonist in various biochemical processes.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, hydrochloric acid and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in ether and chloroform.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Light sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 167°C to 172°C |
Assay Percent Range | 0.99 |
Quantity | 1 g |
UN Number | UN2811 |
Beilstein | 3570963 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic; Light sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,8463 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol,hydrochloric acid and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in ether and chloroform. |
Formula Weight | 212.68 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301 Toxic if swallowed. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 244-464-4 |
RTECSNumber | NM2571000 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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