What 5-Amino-1MQ is
5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule rather than a peptide, so the checks are simpler but the same in kind: is it the named compound, how pure is it, how much is in the vial. For lot KB-09573, ILS Laboratories reported 99.86% HPLC purity, identity confirmed against a 5-amino-1MQ reference standard, and 52.24 mg in a 50 mg vial, fentanyl not detected.
It is sold in 50 mg vials at $43.99, with a 10-vial researcher pack, through Klow.bio. One detail to note when buying: the certificate does not state the salt form, so weights here are given for the 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium cation.
Because the molecule is a cation, it is always supplied as a salt with a counterion, commonly iodide (C10H11IN2, 286.11 g/mol). The certificate does not state the counterion, so the formula and weight shown here are for the cation itself.
Structure
The quinolinium ring is planar and strongly UV-absorbing, which suits HPLC-UV purity analysis. The positive charge is fixed on the ring nitrogen and does not depend on pH; the 5-amino group is a weak base.
complete 5-Amino-1MQ specifications.
Storage and handling
Store sealed, dry and protected from light at the temperature stated on the vial label. Allow a cold vial to reach room temperature before opening. Lyophilized material absorbs moisture from the air, and absorbed moisture restarts the reactions that drying slows, so keep vials sealed until needed. Storage and stability guide.