C11H14N2O
190.24 g/mol
Research ReagentWarning
5-METHOXYTRYPTAMINE
CAS608-07-1EC210-153-7
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
Research Compound
5-Methoxytryptamine, also known as mexamine, is a naturally occurring tryptamine derivative found in the pineal gland. It is formed via O-methylation of serotonin or N-deacetylation of melatonin and is structurally related to the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin.
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Safety Reference
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Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethanamine
InChIKey
JTEJPPKMYBDEMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC1=CC2=C(C=C1)NC=C2CCN
Synonyms (29)
- 5-MT
- 5MOT
- M-3550
- 2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethanamine; 5-Methoxytryptamine; Melatonin Related Compound A (USP); Melatonin Related Compound A
- Melatonin EP Impurity C; 2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethanamine
- 5-METHOXYTRYPTAMINE
- 5-MeOT
- 5-Methoxytryptamine (5-MT)
- METHOXYTRYPTAMINE, 5-
- Meksamin
- Meksamin (free base)
- Meksamine
- Methoxytryptamine
- Mexamine
- Mexamine base
- O-Methylserotonin
- tryptamine, 5-Methoxy