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5 Amino 1mq

Price range: $30.00 through $80.00

“5-amino-1mq is for research use only.
Each batch includes a certificate of analysis provided by an independent third party laboratory based in the US.”

Quantity Price Discount
3-4 $28.50 5%
5-9 $27.60 8%
10+ $27.00 10%

5-Amino-1MQ (5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium) is a small-molecule compound studied for one main job: blocking an enzyme called NNMT (nicotinamide N-methyltransferase). It’s not a peptide — it’s a small molecule, which puts it in a different research category from compounds like AOD-9604 or BPC-157.

5-Amino-1MQ Research

Most research on 5-Amino-1MQ looks at what happens when NNMT is blocked. Studies have connected NNMT activity to:

  • Nicotinamide metabolism
  • SAM (S-adenosylmethionine) metabolism
  • Cellular methylation
  • NAD⁺-related metabolic pathways
  • Adipose-tissue biology

This research uses biochemical assays, cell cultures, and animal models. It tells us about NNMT biology in these systems — not about safety or effectiveness in humans.

How It’s Thought to Work

NNMT’s normal job is to move a methyl group from SAM to nicotinamide, producing a byproduct called 1-MNA. 5-Amino-1MQ is studied for its ability to block this step. Researchers use it as a tool to see what changes — in methylation, in nicotinamide levels, in energy metabolism — when NNMT activity is turned down.

Specifications

Specification Details
Chemical Name 5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium
Also Known As 5-Amino-1MQ, 5-Amino-1-MQ
Compound Type Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor
Product Amount 5 mg
Purity 99.17%
Testing Method HPLC-UV-MS
PubChem CID 950107

Quality note: This lot was tested by MZ Biolabs using HPLC-UV-MS, with a purity result of 99.17%.

Want more detail? See our full 5-Amino-1MQ Research article for more on NNMT inhibition, metabolic pathways, and published studies.

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal use. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.