Serotonin hydrochloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Serotonin hydrochloride is used as a neurotransmitter and function as an endogenous serotonin receptor agonist in various biochemical processes.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Serotonin Hydrochloride is used as a neurotransmitter and function as an endogenous serotonin receptor agonist in various biochemical processes.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, hydrochloric acid and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in ether and chloroform.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Light sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 153-98-0
• Molecular Formula: C10H13ClN2O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 212.677
• MDL Number: MFCD00012686
• InChI Key: MDIGAZPGKJFIAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: serotonin hydrochloride, 5-hydroxytryptamine hydrochloride, 3-2-aminoethyl-1h-indol-5-ol hydrochloride, serotonin hcl, 5-hydroxytryptamine hcl, unii-gkn429m9vs, ccris 4420, 1h-indol-5-ol, 3-2-aminoethyl-, monohydrochloride, gkn429m9vs, 3-2-aminoethyl indol-5-ol, chloride
• PubChem CID: 160436
• IUPAC Name: 3-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol;hydrochloride
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C=C1O)C(=CN2)CCN.Cl

• Melting Point: 167°C to 172°C
• Assay Percent Range: 0.99
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Beilstein: 3570963
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,8463
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,hydrochloric acid and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in ether and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 212.68
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Serotonin hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H312+H332-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301 Toxic if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	244-464-4
RTECSNumber	NM2571000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only