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5-Methoxyndole-3-acetic acid (Cat No.: I015105) is a naturally occurring metabolite found in pineal tissue. It is derived from melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland, known for its role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological functions. This metabolite is of interest to researchers studying melatonin metabolism and its potential effects on various biological processes. If you need to, please contact us in time, and we will reply to you as soon as possible within 24 hours.
| Catalog Number | I015105 |
| CAS Number | 3471-31-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₁H₁₁NO₃ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Endogenous Metabolite |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C11H11NO3/c1-15-8-2-3-10-9(5-8)7(6-12-10)4-11(13)14/h2-3,5-6,12H,4H2,1H3,(H,13,14) |
| InChIKey | COCNDHOPIHDTHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | COC1=CC2=C(C=C1)NC=C2CC(=O)O |
| Reference | [1]. KVEDER S, et al. The metabolism of melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) and 5-methoxytryptamine. J Biol Chem. 1961 Dec;236:3214-20. |
