Product Overview
5-HYDROXYINDOLE-3-ACETIC ACID | T4744 | TargetMol Chemicals
CAS: 54-16-0
Smiles: OC(=O)Cc1c[nH]c2ccc(O)cc12
Formula: C10H9NO3
Pathway: Metabolism|||Others
Target: Others|||Endogenous Metabolite
Receptor: N/A
Bioactivity: 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5HIAA) is a breakdown product of serotonin that is excreted in the urine. Serotonin and 5HIAA are produced in excess amounts by carcinoid tumors, and levels of these substances may be measured in the urine to test for carcinoid tumors (NCI).
Molecular Weight: 191, 186
