Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | 5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid |
| Catalog Number: | M30267 |
| CAS Number: | 54-16-0 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C10H9NO3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 191.18 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | DMSO 60 mg/mL; Ethanol 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |
| Storage: | 4°C, sealed |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | 5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid (5-HIAA) is the main metabolite of serotonin or metanephrines, which can be used as a biomarker of neuroendocrine tumors. |
| 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. |