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H9523

Sigma-Aldrich

Serotonin hydrochloride

powder

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Synonym(s):
5-HT, 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-5-hydroxyindole hydrochloride, 5-Hydroxytryptamine hydrochloride
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H12N2O · HCl
CAS Number:
153-98-0
Molecular Weight:
212.68
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3570963
MDL number:
MFCD00012686
PubChem Substance ID:
24278124
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

200

assay

≥98%

form

powder

color

white to off-white

mp

149-154 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 17 mg/mL
0.1 M HCl: 22 mg/mL
ethanol: 5.3 mg/mL

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Cl[H].NCCc1c[nH]c2ccc(O)cc12

InChI

1S/C10H12N2O.ClH/c11-4-3-7-6-12-10-2-1-8(13)5-9(7)10;/h1-2,5-6,12-13H,3-4,11H2;1H

InChI key

MDIGAZPGKJFIAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... HTR3A(3359)

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Packaging

25 mg in poly bottle
1 g in glass bottle
100, 250 mg in glass bottle

Biochem/physiol Actions

Neurotransmitter.

Features and Benefits

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Preparation Note

Solutions should be freshly prepared.

Legal Information

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pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

signalword

Warning

hazcat

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

storage_class_code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK Germany

WGK 3

Flash Point F

Not applicable

Flash Point C

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US),Eyeshields,Gloves

Certificate of Analysis

Certificate of Origin

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  5. Can I store solutions of Product H9523, Serotonin hydrochloride?

    Solutions of this product are unstable.  We recommend preparing this solution fresh for each application.

  6. Is Product H9523, Serotonin hydrochloride, the neurotransmitter serotonin?

    This product is the neurotransmitter serotonin.  Other synonyms for this product are 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-5-hydroxyindole hydrochloride, 5-HT, and 5-Hydroxytryptamine hydrochloride.

  7. What are the storage conditions for Product H9523, Serotonin hydrochloride?

    This product is a powder and should be refrigerated at 2-8°C. We do not recommend storing solutions of this product.

  8. Has Product H9523, Serotonin hydrochloride, been cell culture tested?

    No. We do not test this product for cell culture suitability.

  9. What is the purity of Product H9523, Serotonin hydrochloride?

    This product must be at least 98% pure according to our specifications.  The purity for individual lots can be found on the certificate of analysis.

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