Products Description
5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium iodide (NNMTi) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₁₀H₁₁N₂I and a molecular weight of 286.11. Its core structure is a quinoline ring with amino and methyl substituents, existing in the form of an iodide. NNMTi is a specific inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) with an IC₅₀ value of 1.2 μM.
5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium iodide (abbreviated as 5-Amino-1MQ iodide) is a highly selective, substrate-competitive small-molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) (IC₅₀ ≈ 1.2 μM), serving as a core tool compound in current research on metabolism, aging, muscle regeneration, and oncology.
| Test Item | Specification | Typical Result | Test Method |
| Assay | ≥98.5% | 99.23% | HPLC |
| Appearance | Orange-red to reddish-brown powder, free-flowing | Complies | Organoleptic Examination |
| Solubility | DMSO: ≥2 mg/mL, clear solution | Complies | Visual Solubility Test |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.5% | 0.87% | EP 2.2.32 |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.3% | 0.19% | EP 2.4.16 |
| Single Impurity | ≤0.5% | 0.24% | HPLC |
| Total Impurities | ≤1.0% | 0.61% | HPLC |
| Iodide Content | 44.0%–45.0% | 44.58% | Potentiometric Titration |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | <7 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Pb | ≤2 ppm | <1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| As | ≤0.5 ppm | <0.3 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cd | ≤1 ppm | <0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Hg | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | ≤100 CFU/g | 38 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤10 CFU/g | 2 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| E. coli / Salmonella | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
| Endotoxin | ≤0.5 EU/mg | <0.3 EU/mg | LAL Test (USP <85>) |
| Melting Point | 212–215°C | 213.5°C | DSC / Capillary Method |
| Particle Size | ≥98% through 80 mesh | Complies | EP 2.9.12 |
| Storage Condition | Sealed, protected from light at -20°C | Complies | Stability Test (ICH Q1A) |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months | Complies | Accelerated & Long-term Stability |
Core Mechanism: Mitochondrial Biogenesis

5-Amino-1MQ is a strong NNMT (nicotinamide N-methyltransferase) small-molecule inhibitor. It stops methyl donor depletion by inhibiting NNMT action, which raises intracellular NAD+ levels considerably.
The "master regulator" of mitochondrial biogenesis, PGC-1α (Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma coactivator 1-alpha), is activated as a result of this increase in NAD+.
The outcome of this metabolic cascade is:
- Encouraging the production of new, functional mitochondria is known as mitochondrial biogenesis.
- Enhanced Lipid Metabolism: Increasing the rate at which fatty acids are broken down ($\beta$-oxidation).
- Increasing the basal metabolic rate and the total amount of energy used by cells is known as increased energy expenditure
HNMR & LCMS (Analytical Data)
| 1H NMR (Structure Verification) | LCMS (Purity Verification) |
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| Conclusion: The absence of impurity peaks guarantees that the molecular structure is 100% accurate, and the distinctive peak positions (7.0–9.5 ppm, aromatic area) precisely match the standard structure. | Conclusion:The base peak in the mass spectrum at m/z 159 (cation) is noticeable, the primary peak's retention time is clear, and the purity is found to be more than 99%. |
Application
Its primary application is in the Medical grade sector.
- Metabolic Disease Research.
- Aging & Longevity Science.
- Oncology Biology.
- Muscle & Sports Science: Muscle regeneration, exercise recovery, endurance enhancement, muscular atrophy research
- Neuroscience.
- Drug Discovery & Development.
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Ordering Process & Support
Our streamlined ordering process begins with you sending the product CAS and details. We then confirm requirements and prepare a sample. Once you confirm the sample, we issue an invoice for payment and begin bulk production. We provide samples from stock within 3 working days. Payment methods include TT, Pingpong, Alibaba, or WestUnion. We ship via DHL/Fedex/Air/Sea. Choose us for our 10-year API/peptide specialization, advanced quality systems, and 24-hour service.
For reagent-grade products, TIANJIN YINAO provides specific support:
Small Packaging & Express Shipping: We offer small-scale packaging alternatives, like 1g, 5g, and 10g quantities, that are frequently utilized in laboratories. Orders are shipped by FedEx, DHL, or SF Express within a day of being placed because there is enough inventory on hand.
Complete COA Included: A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) with data from NMR spectroscopy and HPLC purity analysis is included with every batch.





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Packaging Details |
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