5-Amino-1MQ Research Compound

5-Amino-1MQ compound UK is Crown Peptides’ small-molecule NNMT research compound, available in 10mg and 50mg strengths for laboratory research.

Key Features

• Small-molecule NNMT (nicotinamide N-methyltransferase) research compound, available in 10mg and 50mg
• Studied in research involving NNMT enzyme activity and nicotinamide methylation
• Studied in research involving NAD-related metabolic pathways
• Studied in research involving adipocyte and energy-balance models
• Studied in research involving cellular methyl-donor metabolism
• Batch-specific quality documentation available

About 5-Amino-1MQ Compound UK

5-Amino-1MQ is a quinolinium-based small molecule studied primarily as an inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT). NNMT participates in nicotinamide metabolism and methyl-donor balance, which has made 5-Amino-1MQ useful in experimental work examining how altered NNMT activity can influence cellular metabolism. Unlike most of the Crown Peptides range, it’s a small molecule rather than a peptide — but it’s studied through the same rigorous laboratory research lens.

5-Amino-1MQ Research

Laboratory research involving 5-Amino-1MQ has focused on selective NNMT inhibition and its effect on diet-induced obesity in mouse models (Learn more), and the downstream metabolic consequences of changing nicotinamide methylation, alongside related work on other longevity and metabolic compounds such as [NAD+]. Experimental models have explored adipocyte biology, cellular energy handling, NAD-related pathways and methyl-donor metabolism.

• NNMT enzyme activity and nicotinamide methylation
• NAD-related metabolic pathways
• Adipocyte and energy-balance models
• Cellular methyl-donor metabolism

Research context: the 5-Amino-1MQ research areas described above reflect laboratory, preclinical or published scientific investigation. They should not be interpreted as established therapeutic effects, medical claims or approved human uses.

Specifications

• Product: 5-Amino-1MQ
• Classification: Small-molecule NNMT research compound
• Available strengths: 10mg and 50mg
• Form: Research material supplied according to product label
• Purity / assay: Batch-specific; refer to Certificate of Analysis
• Verification: HPLC and Mass Spectrometry where analytically appropriate
• Intended use: Laboratory research only

Purity and Testing

Crown Peptides 5-Amino-1MQ is supplied with batch-specific quality documentation appropriate to the material. Analytical methods vary by compound and formulation, so the Certificate of Analysis should be used as the definitive source for identity, assay, purity and relevant impurity information.

Storage Conditions

• Store unreconstituted material according to the product label and batch-specific documentation
• Prepared research solutions should use validated storage conditions appropriate to the compound and study design
• Protect from unnecessary heat, direct light and repeated temperature fluctuations

Research Use Only Disclaimer

• Laboratory research only
• Not for human or clinical use
• Not for human or veterinary consumption
• For handling by appropriately qualified personnel only

Additional Information

• Product Name: 5-Amino-1MQ
• Classification: Small-molecule NNMT research compound
• Commonly supplied as 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium iodide
• CAS Number: 42464-96-0 (commonly referenced for the iodide form)
• Small molecule; no peptide sequence
• Available strengths: 10mg and 50mg

5-Amino-1MQ Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5-Amino-1MQ?
5-Amino-1MQ is a small-molecule research compound studied for its ability to inhibit nicotinamide N-methyltransferase, commonly abbreviated NNMT. Crown Peptides supplies it in 10mg and 50mg strengths.

Why is NNMT important in 5-Amino-1MQ research?
NNMT catalyses the methylation of nicotinamide. Researchers study the enzyme because changes in its activity can influence nicotinamide handling, methyl-donor balance and wider metabolic pathways.

Is 5-Amino-1MQ a peptide?
No. Despite often appearing alongside peptide research products, 5-Amino-1MQ is a small-molecule quinolinium compound rather than a peptide.

What research areas are associated with 5-Amino-1MQ?
Published experimental work has included NNMT activity, adipocyte biology, cellular metabolism, NAD-related pathways and methyl-donor metabolism.

How is 5-Amino-1MQ quality assessed?
The appropriate analytical methods depend on the exact chemical form. Researchers should use the batch-specific Certificate of Analysis as the definitive source for identity, assay and purity information.

Related Compounds

Researchers working with 5-Amino-1MQ may also be interested in [NAD+], [MOTS-C], [SS-31], [Epitalon] and [L-Carnitine] — other compounds studied in cellular metabolism, energy balance and longevity-related research.