Product Name: | Serotonin |
Catalog Number: | M13360 |
CAS Number: | 50-67-9 |
Formula: | C10H12N2O |
Molecular Weight: | 176.22 |
Solubility: | DMSO 80 mg/mL |
Storage: | 2-8°C, protect from light, dry, sealed |
Chemical Structure: | ![]() |
QC Standard: | >98.0% |
H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Description: | Serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter and endogenous 5-HT receptor agonist in CNS. Serotonin is also an inhibitor of catechin-o-methyltransferase (COMT) with a Ki value of 44 μM. Serotonin is also a natural product of animals. |
Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |