5-Hydroxyindole is a hydroxylated indole used as a building block in the preparation of various pharmaceutical compounds such as indole based neurochemicals. 5-Hydroxyindole is a metabolite of Tryptophan. 5-Hydroxyindole displayed weak inhibitory activity on human melanoma tyrosinase. 5-Hydroxyindole also showed inhibition of serotonin transport by blood platelets.
Name | 5-Hydroxyindole | EINECS | 217-782-6 |
CAS No. | 1953-54-4 | Density | 1.327 g/cm3 |
PSA | 36.02000 | LogP | 1.87350 |
Solubility | N/A | Melting Point | 107-108 °C
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Formula | C8H7NO | Boiling Point | 343.2 °C at 760 mmHg |
Molecular Weight | 133.15 | Flash Point | 161.4 °C |
Transport Information | N/A | Appearance | beige to brown crystalline needles or powder |