5-Amino-1MQ 50mg Capsules — NNMT Research Compound

5-Amino-1MQ Capsules are a small-molecule research compound supplied by PeakForce Labs for laboratory research applications. 5-Amino-1MQ (5-amino-1-methylquinolinium) is investigated as an inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), an enzyme involved in nicotinamide and methyl-group metabolism.

Each capsule contains 50mg of 5-Amino-1MQ in a standardized, pre-measured research format. Each bottle contains 60 capsules, providing 3,000mg total research material.

Product Specifications

Compound: 5-Amino-1MQ

Chemical Name: 5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium

Research Classification: Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor

Primary Research Target: Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT)

Chemical Form: 5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium iodide

Form: Encapsulated research powder

Capsule Configuration: 50mg per capsule

Bottle Configuration: 60 capsules

Total Content: 3,000mg per bottle

Purity: ≥98% HPLC verified, with exact analytical results provided on applicable batch-specific COA

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Testing: Independent third-party analytical and quality-control verification

Analytical Verification

Every applicable batch of 5-Amino-1MQ undergoes analytical testing designed to support compound identity, purity, content, and consistency.

Identity Verification: Confirms that the research material corresponds to the specified 5-Amino-1MQ compound.

Purity Quantification: HPLC analysis evaluates target compound relative to applicable impurities and synthesis-related byproducts.

Content Verification: Evaluates the specified 50mg research compound content per capsule according to applicable analytical procedures.

Capsule Consistency: Supports consistency of the standardized encapsulated research formulation.

Molecular Verification: Applicable analytical methods are used to support compound identity and chemical characteristics.

Batch Documentation: Exact analytical results are documented through applicable batch-specific COAs.

Research Context

5-Amino-1MQ is a synthetic small molecule investigated primarily for its inhibitory activity against nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT).

NNMT catalyzes the methylation of nicotinamide using S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM) as a methyl donor, producing 1-methylnicotinamide and S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine.

This enzymatic activity places NNMT at the intersection of nicotinamide metabolism, methyl-group metabolism, and several broader areas of cellular biochemistry.

NNMT Inhibition

5-Amino-1MQ provides researchers with a chemical tool for examining how NNMT inhibition influences downstream biochemical pathways.

Experimental research involving NNMT inhibitors includes investigation of relationships between NNMT activity, nicotinamide availability, methyl-donor metabolism, gene-expression-associated processes, and cellular metabolic signaling.

Nicotinamide and NAD-Associated Research

Nicotinamide serves as a precursor within NAD-associated biochemical pathways.

Because NNMT metabolizes nicotinamide through methylation, inhibition of NNMT provides an experimental framework for examining relationships among nicotinamide utilization, NAD-associated metabolism, and cellular redox systems.

This research context does not establish that 5-Amino-1MQ directly increases NAD+ concentrations in every experimental system.

Methyl-Group Metabolism

NNMT utilizes S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM) during nicotinamide methylation.

Research involving 5-Amino-1MQ therefore also provides opportunities to investigate relationships between NNMT activity, SAM-dependent methylation, methyl-group utilization, and associated biochemical pathways.

Cellular Metabolism

NNMT expression and activity have been investigated across numerous cellular and metabolic research models.

5-Amino-1MQ provides a defined small-molecule inhibitor for examining relationships between NNMT activity and metabolic-associated signaling, cellular bioenergetics, substrate metabolism, and gene-expression patterns under controlled experimental conditions.

Cellular and Stem-Cell Research

NNMT inhibition has also been investigated experimentally in cellular systems involving differentiation, cellular aging, and stem-cell-associated biology.

These studies provide a framework for investigating the molecular consequences of altered NNMT activity without establishing regenerative, anti-aging, muscle-building, or therapeutic effects.

The relationship between NNMT inhibition and downstream pathways such as NAD-associated metabolism, sirtuin signaling, and mitochondrial-associated processes remains an area of experimental investigation and should not be interpreted as demonstrating a specific physiological outcome.

5-Amino-1MQ Capsules are intended solely for in vitro research and laboratory investigation by qualified personnel in appropriate research environments.

Storage

Storage temperature: Store at controlled room temperature, approximately 15-25°C (59-77°F), where consistent with product-specific documentation

Environment: Keep in a cool, dry location away from direct light

After opening: Keep bottle tightly closed to minimize moisture exposure

Avoid: Excessive heat, humidity, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight

Quality Assurance

PeakForce Labs maintains rigorous quality-control standards across its research compounds. Our quality assurance procedures emphasize analytical verification, consistency, and traceability:

• Independent third-party analytical testing on applicable batches
• Compound identity verification
• HPLC purity analysis
• Content verification according to applicable product specifications
• Capsule consistency evaluation
• Full product traceability
• Batch-specific COAs
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Terms of Sale

By purchasing this product, the buyer confirms and attests that:

• They are 21 years of age or older
• They are a qualified research professional, authorized research personnel, or research institution
• They accept full responsibility for proper handling, storage, and use of this material in accordance with all applicable regulations
• They will not use this material for human consumption, veterinary use, or any in vivo application

About PeakForce Labs

PeakForce Labs is a Houston, Texas-founded research compound supplier specializing in high-quality research materials for laboratory applications. Our research products are supplied with an emphasis on analytical verification, product consistency, traceability, and quality assurance.

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