Description
5-Amino-1MQ (5-amino-1-methylquinolinium) is a small, membrane-permeable analogue of methylquinolinium that functions as an inhibitor of the cytosolic enzyme nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT). NNMT is a regulator of cellular energy metabolism, and it is expressed most abundantly in liver and adipose tissue. Because of this activity, 5-Amino-1MQ is used as a reference compound in laboratory studies investigating NNMT signaling, NAD+ regulation, and metabolic pathways in cell and animal models.
This product is intended solely for in-vitro laboratory research and analytical applications.
Product Specifications
Chemical Name: 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium
Molecular Formula: C10H11N2
Molecular Weight: 159.21 g/mol
CAS Number: 42464-96-0
PubChem CID: 950107
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC verified)
Format: 60 capsules, 50 mg
Certificate of Analysis (COA) available for each lot.
