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Description: Potent and selective 5-HT2C agonist
Chemical Name: 3-[2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]-1-methylindol-4-ol
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for 1-Methylpsilocin
1-Methylpsilocin is a potent and selective 5-HT2C agonist (IC50 values are 12 and 633 nM for 5-HT2C and 5-HT2A receptors respectively). Displays high affinity for the 5-HT2B receptor (Ki = 38 nM) but acts as an inverse agonist. Active in vivo; inhibits scratching in a mouse model of OCD.
Technical Data for 1-Methylpsilocin
| M. Wt | 218.29 |
| Formula | C13H18N2O |
| Storage | Store at +4°C |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 1465-16-3 |
| PubChem ID | 44404883 |
| InChI Key | MZZRFEIDRWKTKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | OC1=C2C(N(C)C=C2CCN(C)C)=CC=C1 |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.
Solubility Data for 1-Methylpsilocin
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 21.83 | 100 | |
| ethanol | 2.18 | 10 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for 1-Methylpsilocin
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 218.29. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 4.58 mL | 22.91 mL | 45.81 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.92 mL | 4.58 mL | 9.16 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.46 mL | 2.29 mL | 4.58 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.09 mL | 0.46 mL | 0.92 mL |
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References for 1-Methylpsilocin
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Sard et al (2005) SAR of psilocybin analogs: discovery of a selective 5-HT2C agonist. Bioorg.Med.Chem.Letts. 15 4559
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1 Citation for 1-Methylpsilocin
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Halberstadt et al (2011) Differential contributions of serotonin receptors to the behavioral effects of indoleamine hallucinogens in mice. J.Psychopharmacol. 25 1548 PMID: 21148021
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