5-Hydroxyindole

CAS: 1953-54-4

Ref. 3D-FH05516

Product Information

• Name: 5-Hydroxyindole
• Synonyms: 1H-Indol-5-Ol, 5-Hydroxy-1H-indole, 5-Hydroxy-indole, 5-Indolol, Hydroxy-5 indole, Hydroxy-5Indole, Hydroxyindole, Indol-5-Ol, NSC 87503, Timtec-Bb Sbb004214

Description

5-Hydroxyindole (5-HIA) is a fatty acid that is found in the brains of humans and animals. It has been shown to have carcinoid syndrome, which is characterized by an increased concentration of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in the blood. The 5-HT binds to specific receptors on cells and activates them, leading to an increase in the production of proteins such as β-endorphin, vasoactive intestinal peptide, and substance P. 5HIA also has been used to determine whether or not patients with diabetes mellitus have a high level of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), which indicates the possibility of coronary artery disease. This molecule can be used as a marker for kidney function because it is secreted into urine by glomerular filtration. It can also be used as a marker for inflammation because it is found in high concentrations in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 133.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇NO
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Powder