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| Version | 5.0 |
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| Status | Detected and Quantified |
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| Creation Date | 2006-03-08 14:40:32 UTC |
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| Update Date | 2023-02-21 17:15:56 UTC |
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| HMDB ID | HMDB0001896 |
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| Metabolite Identification |
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| Common Name | 5-Methoxytryptophol |
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| Description | 5-Methoxytryptophol is synthesized by the pineal gland. Daily rhythms in pineal methoxyindole metabolism have been described in rodents and humans (5-Methoxytryptophol levels are coincident with serotonin levels in rodents pineal) and 5-Methoxytryptophol at its highest during the daylight hours and fall markedly soon after the onset of darkness, coincident with increases in the levels of pineal melatonin and the activities of pineal serotonin-N-acetyltransferase (EC 2.3.1.87, SNAT) and hydroxyindole-O-methyltransferase (EC 2.1.1.4, HIOMT). The fact that the levels of 5-methoxytryptophol and melatonin vary in parallel suggests that the major factor generating the methoxyindole rhythms is not SNAT activity, but perhaps a change in the availability (for metabolism) of "stored" serotonin. When the onset of darkness is delayed by 12 hours, human 5-methoxytryptophol (and melatonin) rhythms usually require 3 or 4 days to adjust to the new lighting regimen. Environmental factors, other than light, that activate the sympathetic nervous system or cause epinephrine to be secreted from the adrenal medulla (e.g., the stress of immobilization; insulin-induced hypoglycemia) can override the inhibitory effects of light and accelerate melatonin synthesis. Rhythms in 5-methoxytryptophol (and melatonin) synthesis apparently persist among animals placed in environments of continuous darkness; the source of the cyclic signal (mediated by the pineal sympathetic nerves) has not yet been identified. Preliminary evidence suggests that levels of a peptide hormone, arginine vasotocin, in rat pineal and sera also exhibit daily rhythms and are increased by norepinephrine. The circadian rhythm of melatonin secretion is generated in the suprachiasmatic nucleus. Sleep disruption, nightly restlessness, sundowning, and other circadian disturbances are frequently seen in Alzheimer's disease patients. Changes in the suprachiasmatic nucleus and pineal gland are thought to be the biological basis for these behavioral disturbances. (PMID 288858 , 2245336 ). |
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| Structure | InChI=1S/C11H13NO2/c1-14-9-2-3-11-10(6-9)8(4-5-13)7-12-11/h2-3,6-7,12-13H,4-5H2,1H3 |
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| Synonyms | | Value | Source |
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| Methoxytryptophol | MeSH | | 5-Methoxy-1H-indole-3-ethanol | HMDB | | 5-Methoxyindole-3-ethanol | HMDB | | 5-Methoxytryptophol | MeSH |
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| Chemical Formula | C11H13NO2 |
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| Average Molecular Weight | 191.2264 |
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| Monoisotopic Molecular Weight | 191.094628665 |
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| IUPAC Name | 2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethan-1-ol |
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| Traditional Name | methoxytryptophol |
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| CAS Registry Number | 712-09-4 |
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| SMILES | COC1=CC=C2NC=C(CCO)C2=C1 |
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| InChI Identifier | InChI=1S/C11H13NO2/c1-14-9-2-3-11-10(6-9)8(4-5-13)7-12-11/h2-3,6-7,12-13H,4-5H2,1H3 |
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| InChI Key | QLWKTGDEPLRFAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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| Chemical Taxonomy |
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| Description | Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 3-alkylindoles. 3-Alkylindoles are compounds containing an indole moiety that carries an alkyl chain at the 3-position. |
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| Kingdom | Organic compounds |
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| Super Class | Organoheterocyclic compounds |
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| Class | Indoles and derivatives |
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| Sub Class | Indoles |
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| Direct Parent | 3-alkylindoles |
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| Alternative Parents | |
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| Substituents | - 3-alkylindole
- Anisole
- Alkyl aryl ether
- Substituted pyrrole
- Benzenoid
- Pyrrole
- Heteroaromatic compound
- Ether
- Azacycle
- Hydrocarbon derivative
- Organopnictogen compound
- Alcohol
- Primary alcohol
- Organooxygen compound
- Organonitrogen compound
- Organic oxygen compound
- Organic nitrogen compound
- Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
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| Molecular Framework | Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds |
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| External Descriptors | |
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| Ontology |
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| Physiological effect | |
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| Disposition | |
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| Process | Not Available |
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| Role | Not Available |
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| Physical Properties |
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| State | Solid |
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| Experimental Molecular Properties | | Property | Value | Reference |
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| Melting Point | Not Available | Not Available | | Boiling Point | Not Available | Not Available | | Water Solubility | Not Available | Not Available | | LogP | Not Available | Not Available |
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| Experimental Chromatographic Properties | Not Available |
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| Predicted Molecular Properties | |
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| Predicted Chromatographic Properties | Predicted Collision Cross SectionsPredicted Retention Times Underivatized| Chromatographic Method | Retention Time | Reference |
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| Measured using a Waters Acquity ultraperformance liquid chromatography (UPLC) ethylene-bridged hybrid (BEH) C18 column (100 mm × 2.1 mm; 1.7 μmparticle diameter). Predicted by Afia on May 17, 2022. Predicted by Afia on May 17, 2022. | 4.0 minutes | 32390414 | | Predicted by Siyang on May 30, 2022 | 10.6792 minutes | 33406817 | | Predicted by Siyang using ReTip algorithm on June 8, 2022 | 1.45 minutes | 32390414 | | AjsUoB = Accucore 150 Amide HILIC with 10mM Ammonium Formate, 0.1% Formic Acid | 26.6 seconds | 40023050 | | Fem_Long = Waters ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 C18 with Water:MeOH and 0.1% Formic Acid | 1497.8 seconds | 40023050 | | Fem_Lipids = Ascentis Express C18 with (60:40 water:ACN):(90:10 IPA:ACN) and 10mM NH4COOH + 0.1% Formic Acid | 331.6 seconds | 40023050 | | Life_Old = Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 with Water:(20:80 acetone:ACN) and 0.1% Formic Acid | 131.0 seconds | 40023050 | | Life_New = RP Waters ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 C18 with Water:(30:70 MeOH:ACN) and 0.1% Formic Acid | 185.5 seconds | 40023050 | | RIKEN = Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid | 168.4 seconds | 40023050 | | Eawag_XBridgeC18 = XBridge C18 3.5u 2.1x50 mm with Water:MeOH and 0.1% Formic Acid | 339.7 seconds | 40023050 | | BfG_NTS_RP1 =Agilent Zorbax Eclipse Plus C18 (2.1 mm x 150 mm, 3.5 um) with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid | 328.2 seconds | 40023050 | | HILIC_BDD_2 = Merck SeQuant ZIC-HILIC with ACN(0.1% formic acid):water(16 mM ammonium formate) | 111.7 seconds | 40023050 | | UniToyama_Atlantis = RP Waters Atlantis T3 (2.1 x 150 mm, 5 um) with ACN:Water and 0.1% Formic Acid | 819.8 seconds | 40023050 | | BDD_C18 = Hypersil Gold 1.9µm C18 with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid | 360.8 seconds | 40023050 | | UFZ_Phenomenex = Kinetex Core-Shell C18 2.6 um, 3.0 x 100 mm, Phenomenex with Water:MeOH and 0.1% Formic Acid | 1071.8 seconds | 40023050 | | SNU_RIKEN_POS = Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid | 322.7 seconds | 40023050 | | RPMMFDA = Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid | 313.5 seconds | 40023050 | | MTBLS87 = Merck SeQuant ZIC-pHILIC column with ACN:Water and :ammonium carbonate | 425.3 seconds | 40023050 | | KI_GIAR_zic_HILIC_pH2_7 = Merck SeQuant ZIC-HILIC with ACN:Water and 0.1% FA | 256.2 seconds | 40023050 | | Meister zic-pHILIC pH9.3 = Merck SeQuant ZIC-pHILIC column with ACN:Water 5mM NH4Ac pH9.3 and 5mM ammonium acetate in water | 76.8 seconds | 40023050 |
Predicted Kovats Retention IndicesUnderivatizedDerivatized| Derivative Name / Structure | SMILES | Kovats RI Value | Column Type | Reference |
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| 5-Methoxytryptophol,1TMS,isomer #1 | COC1=CC=C2[NH]C=C(CCO[Si](C)(C)C)C2=C1 | 2022.2 | Semi standard non polar | 33892256 | | 5-Methoxytryptophol,1TMS,isomer #2 | COC1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(CCO)=CN2[Si](C)(C)C | 2040.8 | Semi standard non polar | 33892256 | | 5-Methoxytryptophol,2TMS,isomer #1 | COC1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(CCO[Si](C)(C)C)=CN2[Si](C)(C)C | 2052.8 | Semi standard non polar | 33892256 | | 5-Methoxytryptophol,2TMS,isomer #1 | COC1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(CCO[Si](C)(C)C)=CN2[Si](C)(C)C | 2119.7 | Standard non polar | 33892256 | | 5-Methoxytryptophol,2TMS,isomer #1 | COC1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(CCO[Si](C)(C)C)=CN2[Si](C)(C)C | 2299.8 | Standard polar | 33892256 | | 5-Methoxytryptophol,1TBDMS,isomer #1 | COC1=CC=C2[NH]C=C(CCO[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C)C2=C1 | 2287.4 | Semi standard non polar | 33892256 | | 5-Methoxytryptophol,1TBDMS,isomer #2 | COC1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(CCO)=CN2[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C | 2299.4 | Semi standard non polar | 33892256 | | 5-Methoxytryptophol,2TBDMS,isomer #1 | COC1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(CCO[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C)=CN2[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C | 2529.5 | Semi standard non polar | 33892256 | | 5-Methoxytryptophol,2TBDMS,isomer #1 | COC1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(CCO[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C)=CN2[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C | 2530.4 | Standard non polar | 33892256 | | 5-Methoxytryptophol,2TBDMS,isomer #1 | COC1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(CCO[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C)=CN2[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C | 2505.0 | Standard polar | 33892256 |
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| Spectra |
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| GC-MS Spectra| Spectrum Type | Description | Splash Key | Deposition Date | Source | View |
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| Predicted GC-MS | Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positive | splash10-03dj-0900000000-56fc4171bff27cc8b08f | 2017-09-01 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted GC-MS | Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol GC-MS (1 TMS) - 70eV, Positive | splash10-00dj-4290000000-b6f1d2b77bcf63cdb2f6 | 2017-10-06 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted GC-MS | Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positive | Not Available | 2021-10-12 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum |
MS/MS Spectra| Spectrum Type | Description | Splash Key | Deposition Date | Source | View |
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| Experimental LC-MS/MS | LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol Quattro_QQQ 10V, Positive-QTOF (Annotated) | splash10-006x-0900000000-8a87d83f5ab6d4e9e2cc | 2012-07-24 | HMDB team, MONA | View Spectrum | | Experimental LC-MS/MS | LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol Quattro_QQQ 25V, Positive-QTOF (Annotated) | splash10-053r-0900000000-c2439fe463c8095a7d48 | 2012-07-24 | HMDB team, MONA | View Spectrum | | Experimental LC-MS/MS | LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol Quattro_QQQ 40V, Positive-QTOF (Annotated) | splash10-001i-0900000000-8eaf28224968f5678d87 | 2012-07-24 | HMDB team, MONA | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol 10V, Positive-QTOF | splash10-00dl-0900000000-1daafd240067b254f72c | 2017-09-01 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol 20V, Positive-QTOF | splash10-00di-0900000000-f1948c2696d6933b1288 | 2017-09-01 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol 40V, Positive-QTOF | splash10-00l7-0900000000-e7c232e2fb6c1faceb85 | 2017-09-01 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol 10V, Negative-QTOF | splash10-0006-0900000000-f761824cdb02ac2006c9 | 2017-09-01 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol 20V, Negative-QTOF | splash10-01ox-0900000000-10aea01d485547bbcdba | 2017-09-01 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol 40V, Negative-QTOF | splash10-001i-0900000000-f47925a67fbbcd379d7c | 2017-09-01 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol 10V, Positive-QTOF | splash10-006x-0900000000-7be83e05ff8f3addc080 | 2021-09-21 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol 20V, Positive-QTOF | splash10-03kc-0900000000-8ea363f0b61f5e752cb0 | 2021-09-21 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol 40V, Positive-QTOF | splash10-001i-0900000000-d3b88ac758801b950a73 | 2021-09-21 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol 10V, Negative-QTOF | splash10-0006-0900000000-6c413ff2e4d57d5c760e | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol 20V, Negative-QTOF | splash10-0006-0900000000-f0a15e47d2011150926a | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 5-Methoxytryptophol 40V, Negative-QTOF | splash10-052f-0900000000-bbc986579ed4331f0d9a | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum |
NMR Spectra| Spectrum Type | Description | Deposition Date | Source | View |
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| Experimental 1D NMR | 1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, Methanol, experimental) | 2021-10-10 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Experimental 2D NMR | [1H, 13C]-HSQC NMR Spectrum (2D, 600 MHz, CD3OD, experimental) | 2012-12-05 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum |
IR Spectra| Spectrum Type | Description | Deposition Date | Source | View |
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| Predicted IR Spectrum | IR Ion Spectrum (Predicted IRIS Spectrum, Adduct: [M-H]-) | 2023-02-03 | FELIX lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted IR Spectrum | IR Ion Spectrum (Predicted IRIS Spectrum, Adduct: [M+H]+) | 2023-02-03 | FELIX lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted IR Spectrum | IR Ion Spectrum (Predicted IRIS Spectrum, Adduct: [M+Na]+) | 2023-02-03 | FELIX lab | View Spectrum |
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| Biological Properties |
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| Cellular Locations | Not Available |
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| Biospecimen Locations | - Blood
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
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| Tissue Locations | Not Available |
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| Pathways | |
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| Normal Concentrations |
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| Blood | Detected and Quantified | 0.000058 +/- 0.00001 uM | Children (1-13 years old) | Male | Normal | | details | | Blood | Detected and Quantified | 0.00009 +/- 0.000016 uM | Adolescent (13-18 years old) | Male | Normal | | details | | Blood | Detected and Quantified | 0.00009 +/- 0.000016 uM | Children (1-13 years old) | Female | Normal | | details | | Blood | Detected and Quantified | 0.00015 +/- 0.00002 uM | Adult (>18 years old) | Both | Normal | | details | | Blood | Detected and Quantified | 0.00016 +/- 0.00003 uM | Adult (>18 years old) | Both | Normal | | details | | Blood | Detected and Quantified | 0.00014 +/- 0.00001 uM | Adult (>18 years old) | Both | Normal | | details | | Blood | Detected and Quantified | 0.00017 +/- 0.00003 uM | Adult (>18 years old) | Male | Normal | | details | | Blood | Detected and Quantified | 0.00014 +/- 0.000016 uM | Adult (>18 years old) | Female | Normal | | details |
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| Abnormal Concentrations |
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| Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) | Detected and Quantified | 0.03 +/- 0.22 (0.004 - 0.04) uM | Children (1-13 years old) | Both | Leukemia | | details | | Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) | Detected and Quantified | 0.02 +/- 0.022 (0 - 0.07) uM | Adult (>18 years old) | Both | Neurological disorders (2 - 18 years old) | | details |
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| Associated Disorders and Diseases |
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| Disease References | | Leukemia |
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- Curtius HC, Wolfensberger M, Redweik U, Leimbacher W, Maibach RA, Isler W: Mass fragmentography of 5-hydroxytryptophol and 5-methoxytryptophol in human cerebrospinal fluid. J Chromatogr. 1975 Oct 29;112:523-31. [PubMed:1184685 ]
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| Associated OMIM IDs | None |
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| External Links |
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| DrugBank ID | Not Available |
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| Phenol Explorer Compound ID | Not Available |
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| FooDB ID | FDB022726 |
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| KNApSAcK ID | Not Available |
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| Chemspider ID | 12305 |
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| KEGG Compound ID | Not Available |
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| BioCyc ID | Not Available |
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| BiGG ID | Not Available |
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| Wikipedia Link | Tryptophol |
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| METLIN ID | Not Available |
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| PubChem Compound | 12835 |
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| PDB ID | Not Available |
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| ChEBI ID | 114833 |
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| Food Biomarker Ontology | Not Available |
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| VMH ID | CE6205 |
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| MarkerDB ID | Not Available |
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| Good Scents ID | Not Available |
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| References |
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| Synthesis Reference | Taborsky, Robert G.; Delvigs, Peter. Synthesis of some substituted tryptophols of possible physiological importance and a study with 3-(2-acetoxyethyl)-5-methoxyindole (5-methoxytryptophol O-acetate) on sexual maturation. J. Med. Chem., 1966, 9 (2), pp 251–254 DOI: 10.1021/jm00320a028 |
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| Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) | Download (PDF) |
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| General References | - Wurtman RJ, Ozaki Y: Physiological control of melatonin synthesis and secretion: mechanisms, generating rhythms in melatonin, methoxytryptophol, and arginine vasotocin levels and effects on the pineal of endogenous catecholamines, the estrous cycle, and environmental lighting. J Neural Transm Suppl. 1978;(13):59-70. [PubMed:288858 ]
- Curtius HC, Wolfensberger M, Redweik U, Leimbacher W, Maibach RA, Isler W: Mass fragmentography of 5-hydroxytryptophol and 5-methoxytryptophol in human cerebrospinal fluid. J Chromatogr. 1975 Oct 29;112:523-31. [PubMed:1184685 ]
- Skene DJ, Vivien-Roels B, Sparks DL, Hunsaker JC, Pevet P, Ravid D, Swaab DF: Daily variation in the concentration of melatonin and 5-methoxytryptophol in the human pineal gland: effect of age and Alzheimer's disease. Brain Res. 1990 Sep 24;528(1):170-4. [PubMed:2245336 ]
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