5-Amino-1MQ (5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium) is a synthetic small-molecule compound studied as an inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT). It is supplied for controlled laboratory and analytical research involving enzyme interaction, molecular characterization, and assay development.
Research Context
NNMT catalyzes the transfer of a methyl group from S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) to nicotinamide, producing 1-methylnicotinamide (1-MNA). 5-Amino-1MQ is used as a defined research tool for examining this enzymatic reaction in controlled experimental systems.
Laboratory Research Information
Laboratory studies may examine molecular characterization, analytical identification, enzyme-inhibition models, and experimental assay behavior. Observations should be interpreted within the design and limitations of the relevant study.
Specifications
| Chemical Name | 5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium |
| Also Known As | 5-Amino-1MQ, 5-Amino-1-MQ |
| Compound Type | Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor |
| PubChem CID | 950107 |
| Product Amount | 5 mg |
| Purity | 99.17% |
| Testing Method | HPLC-UV-MS |
| Laboratory | MZ Biolabs |
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