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5-Methoxyindole

5-Methoxyindole

Product ID M1680
Cas No. 1006-94-6
Purity ≥98%
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1 g $45.30 In stock
5 g $112.60 In stock
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Description

5-Methoxy indole is the core structure of melatonin; it may be an endogenous ligand for PPARγ and may act as an agonist at 5-HT3 receptors.

Product Info

Cas No.

1006-94-6

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C9H9NO

Formula Wt.

147.17

Chemical Name

5-Methoxy-1H-indole

IUPAC Name

5-methoxy-1H-indole

Synonym

Femedol

Melting Point

52-55°C

Solubility

Insoluble in water.

Appearance

Slightly yellow crystalline

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

M1680 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

M1680 Info Sheet PDF

References

Kong M, Liang J, Ali Q, et al. 5-Methoxyindole, a chemical homolog of melatonin, adversely affects the phytopathogenic fungus Fusarium graminearum. Int J Mol Sci. 2021 Oct 12;22(20):10991. PMID: 34681652.

Czimmerer Z, Varga T, Poliska S, et al. Identification of novel markers of alternative activation and potential endogenous PPARγ ligand production mechanisms in human IL-4 stimulated differentiating macrophages. Immunobiology. 2012 Dec;217(12):1301-14. PMID: 22954708.

Koike T, Hoashi Y, Takai T, et al. 1,6-Dihydro-2H-indeno[5,4-b]furan derivatives: design, synthesis, and pharmacological characterization of a novel class of highly potent MT₂-selective agonists. J Med Chem. 2011 May 12;54(9):3436-44. PMID: 21473625.

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