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| SEROTONIN | ||
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
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| CAS NO. | 50-67-9 |
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| EINECS NO. | 200-058-9 | |
| FORMULA | C10H12N2O | |
| MOL WT. | 176.22 | |
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TOXICITY |
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| SYNONYMS | 3-(2-Aminoethyl) indol-5-ol; 5-HT; 5-Hydroxytryptamine; Enteramine; | |
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CLASSIFICATION |
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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| PHYSICAL STATE |
white to off-white powder | |
| MELTING POINT | 167.5 C | |
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| SOLUBILITY IN WATER | Slightly soluble | |
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AUTOIGNITION |
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NFPA RATINGS |
Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0 | |
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| STABILITY |
Stable under ordinary conditions. | |
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Serotonin, also called 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HTP), is an indole-containing amino acid. In higher animals, it is found in high concentrations in many tissues including in gastric mucous membranes, pineal body, central nervous system and brain. Low levels are found in urine in the form of breakdown products, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA). It is also found in bacteria and in many plants. Serotonin Serotonin is a biochemical messenger and regulator. It is synthesized from L-tryptophan by hydroxylation and decarboxylation. It is a monoamine vasoconstrictor, plays a role in brain and nerve function and in stimulation of the smooth muscles, regulation of cyclic body processes and pharmacologic actions. | ||
| SALES SPECIFICATION | ||
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APPEARANCE |
white to off-white powder |
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| ASSAY |
98.0 - 101.0% |
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LOSS ON DRYING |
2.0% max |
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RESIDUE ON IGNITION |
0.2% max |
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HEAVY METALS |
20ppm max |
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ARSENIC |
2ppm max |
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| HAZARD CLASS | Not regulated | |
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| OTHER INFORMATION | ||
| Hazard Symbols: XN, Risk Phrases: 22, Safety Phrases: 36 | ||
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