5-Amino-1MQ

Description

5-Amino-1MQ is a small-molecule research reagent stocked alongside our other research peptides in Canada, prepared to a defined specification for in-vitro laboratory work. It is a methylquinolinium compound studied in metabolic research contexts, most commonly in work involving nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) and cellular NAD+ handling in adipocyte and metabolic cell models. It is supplied as a lyophilized powder for reconstitution by the end user, and it is intended for qualified researchers only — not for ingestion, administration, or any human or veterinary application.

Overview

Each unit ships as a sealed, lyophilized vial containing either 10mg or 50mg of 5-Amino-1MQ, available singly or in boxes of ten for laboratories running longer study arms or multiple parallel conditions. The dry powder format is what makes the material practical to work with: it is stable in transit and in cold storage, and it leaves the choice of solvent and working concentration to the investigator rather than locking the material into a pre-made buffer. Unlike the peptides that make up most of this catalogue, 5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule, so reconstitution behaviour differs — most researchers dissolve it in DMSO as a stock before diluting into aqueous media, and a small solubility test on a fraction of the vial is worth doing before committing the whole quantity. Every lot arrives with analytical documentation matched to the batch you receive.

What it is known for

Buyers know this reagent as the NNMT-inhibitor compound in the metabolic research category — the one requested by labs modelling adipocyte energy metabolism and nicotinamide methylation rather than a receptor agonist or a peptide sequence. What separates our supply from cheaper offshore listings is verification and logistics: independent Janoshik testing on the specific lot in the vial, HPLC purity plus mass-spec identity confirmation, and a certificate of analysis you can file with your records. Because we are Canadian-owned and ship domestically, orders move within the country under tracking, with no customs holds sitting between a purchase order and the bench.

Key features

• Third-party analysis by Janoshik on every batch — Purity and identity are confirmed by a lab with no commercial interest in the result, so you are not relying on a supplier’s own paperwork when documenting reagent quality.
• HPLC purity testing — Quantifies what fraction of the material is the target compound, which is the figure that matters when you are calculating working concentrations and interpreting dose-response data.
• Mass spectrometry identity confirmation — Confirms the molecule in the vial is what the label says, guarding against the mislabelled or substituted material that turns up in unverified supply chains.
• Batch-matched certificate of analysis — The COA corresponds to your specific lot, not a historical reference batch, so it stands up in a lab notebook, grant record or internal QA review.
• Lyophilized powder format — The dry state travels and stores better than a solution and lets you choose solvent, stock concentration and vehicle to suit your assay rather than working around someone else’s formulation.
• 10mg and 50mg vial sizes — Small vials suit pilot runs and solubility trials; the 50mg option reduces per-milligram handling and vial-to-vial variability for larger experiments.
• Boxes of ten — Gives multi-arm studies and repeat protocols a consistent supply, and keeps unopened vials sealed while you work through the box.
• Domestic Canadian dispatch, discreetly packed and tracked — Removes cross-border delay and customs uncertainty from your timeline, and lets you follow the shipment to the door.

Benefits

• You can document reagent identity and purity with independent analytics rather than a supplier claim.
• Experimental variability from unverified starting material is reduced before it can confound your data.
• Choosing solvent and stock concentration yourself keeps the reagent compatible with your existing assay conditions.
• Vial size and box options let you match quantity to study scale instead of over-ordering or running short mid-experiment.
• Domestic shipping with tracking makes arrival dates predictable enough to plan bench time around.

Specifications

Typical applications

• In-vitro metabolic and adipocyte cell-model research
• Studies involving nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) and methylation pathways
• NAD+ and cellular energy metabolism investigations in cultured cells
• Enzyme inhibition and structure–activity screening work
• Method development, assay validation and analytical reference use

Important information

• Research use only. This product is not a drug, supplement, food or cosmetic, is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and is not for human or veterinary use, ingestion or administration.
• Store the sealed lyophilized vial cold and protected from light and moisture; return it to cold storage promptly after handling.
• As a small molecule rather than a peptide, solubility behaviour differs from the rest of this catalogue — most workflows prepare a DMSO stock before diluting into aqueous media. Test solubility on a small portion first.
• Once reconstituted, aliquot to avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles and label aliquots with solvent, concentration and date.
• Check the batch-matched COA against the lot number on your vial and keep it with your experimental records.
• Handle with standard laboratory PPE and dispose of material according to your institution’s chemical waste procedures.
• Purchase is intended for qualified research buyers, laboratories and institutions.

Common questions

Is 5-Amino-1MQ a peptide?

No. It is a small molecule — a methylquinolinium compound — stocked in our metabolic research category. That matters practically: reconstitution and solvent selection follow small-molecule handling rather than the bacteriostatic-water routine used for lyophilized peptides.

What testing comes with it?

Every batch is analysed by Janoshik, an independent lab, for purity by HPLC and identity by mass spectrometry. The certificate of analysis you receive corresponds to the specific lot in your vial.

How should I reconstitute it?

That depends on your assay. The material is supplied as dry lyophilized powder so you can select the solvent and concentration yourself; DMSO stocks are the common starting point for this class of compound. Run a small solubility check before dissolving a full vial.

Which size should I order?

A 10mg vial suits solubility trials, pilot experiments and single-condition work. The 50mg vial reduces handling steps for larger runs, and the boxes of ten keep a multi-arm or repeated protocol supplied from consistent stock.

How is it stored and shipped?

Vials are kept cold and dispatched from within Canada in discreet packaging with nationwide tracking. On arrival, move the vial into cold storage and keep it sealed until you are ready to reconstitute.

Can I use this on people or animals?

No. It is sold strictly for in-vitro laboratory research. It is not a drug, supplement or food, and it is not intended for human or veterinary use in any form.

In summary

A lyophilized, independently verified 5-Amino-1MQ reagent for in-vitro metabolic research, available in 10mg and 50mg vials or boxes of ten, with HPLC purity and MS identity data tied to your batch and domestic Canadian shipping behind it. Check the COA against your lot, store cold, and keep the material to laboratory use.