Serotonin hydrochloride, CAS No. 153-98-0

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153-98-0

Catalog No. EBD54468

CAS 153-98-0

Name Serotonin hydrochloride

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Basic Information

Synonyms: seratoninhydrochloride serotoninhcl timtec-bbsbb003418 5-hydroxytryptaminehcl 5-hydroxy-3-(2-aminoethyl)indolehydrochloride 5-ht 5-Hydroxytryptaminehydrochloride 3-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-olhydrochloride(1:1) serotboninhydrochloride 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-5-hydroxyindolehydrochloride Serotoninhydrochloride

Molecular Formula: C10H13ClN2O

Molecular Weight: 212.68

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > In Vivo Research Reagents Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Other Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents

Product Description:

5-Hydroxytryptamine hydrochloride, commonly known as serotonin hydrochloride, is a monoamine neurotransmitter and a biogenic amine. It is the hydrochloride salt form of serotonin (5-HT), which is an indoleamine derivative. This compound is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. Serotonin hydrochloride is primarily used as a critical biochemical reagent in life science research. It serves as a standard or reference compound in neuropharmacology, neurochemistry, and behavioral studies to investigate the role of the serotonergic system. It is widely applied in *in vitro* and *in vivo* experiments to study receptor binding, neurotransmitter release, uptake, and metabolism. It is also used to model and understand various physiological processes and disorders related to mood, sleep, appetite, and cognition. As a biologically active molecule, it is handled with care in laboratory settings. It is not typically used as a bulk pharmaceutical active ingredient (API) but is indispensable for fundamental biomedical research and drug discovery efforts targeting the central nervous system.

Physical Properties

Color: white to off-white

Melting Point: 149-154 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 416.1 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 205.4 °C

Solubility: H2O: 17 mg/mL

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to cream powder