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5-Amino-1MQ 50 mg
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5-Amino-1MQ — pharmacy-verified, lot-tested, and shipped from our facility in Dallas. Released only after a US-licensed pharmacist signs off on the batch.
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— About this compound
5-Amino-1MQ.
Class · Small-molecule nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) inhibitor (5-amino-1-methylquinolinium)
Origin. Reported by Neelakantan and colleagues in 2018 as part of medicinal-chemistry work on membrane-permeable NNMT inhibitors developed to probe NNMT’s role in adipocyte energy metabolism.
5-Amino-1MQ (5-amino-1-methylquinolinium) is a small-molecule, cell-permeable inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) — an enzyme that methylates nicotinamide using S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) as the methyl donor. Unlike the catalog’s peptides, it is a low-molecular-weight quinolinium compound, not an amino-acid chain.
Research interest centers on NNMT’s position at the intersection of the NAD+ salvage pathway and SAM-dependent methylation. Preclinical models have investigated whether NNMT inhibition shifts adipocyte energy expenditure and cellular NAD+ availability. Supplied for research use only.
— Common research applications
- NNMT enzyme-inhibition research
- NAD+ salvage-pathway studies
- Adipocyte energy-metabolism models
- Cellular methylation (SAM/SAH) research
— Mechanism
How it's been studied.
Competitive inhibition of NNMT, reducing enzymatic methylation of nicotinamide. Proposed downstream effects in the literature include preservation of nicotinamide for NAD+ salvage and modulation of the cellular SAM/SAH methylation balance in adipocyte models.
Mechanism descriptions reflect findings reported in the preclinical and basic-research literature. They are not clinical conclusions and not statements of therapeutic effect.
— The Chemistry
The numbers, plainly.
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Format
Lyophilized powder
Vial dose
50 mg
Purity (HPLC)
≥99%
Amino acids
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Half-life
Not well-characterized in the public literature; small-molecule pharmacokinetics differ from the catalog peptides.
Solubility
Water-soluble; reconstitutes in bacteriostatic water.
— Why Merit
The supplier difference.
How Merit compares to the two alternatives most research buyers consider for 5-Amino-1MQ.
Comparison reflects published facility status and standard industry practice. Compounding pharmacy availability of research peptides varies by jurisdiction.
— How it's made
From compound to your shelf.
Every Merit lot follows the same documented path. Five steps, every one verifiable.
- 01
Sourcing
Compound starts as a research-grade API.
Active pharmaceutical ingredient sourced from FDA-registered manufacturers. Identity confirmed against reference standard before any compounding begins.
- API from FDA-registered manufacturers
- Identity verified against reference standard
- Chain of custody documented
- 02
Compounding
Sterile-filled in a US cleanroom.
Lyophilized in a cleanroom at our US facility. The powder format gives ≥24 months sealed stability — no cold-chain shipping required.
- ISO-certified US facility
- ISO-certified manufacturing process
- Lyophilized powder for transit stability
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Verification
Every batch HPLC-tested.
Reverse-phase HPLC-UV (UV/MS for higher-MW peptides) confirms identity and purity for every lot before it leaves the lab. The chromatogram is archived.
- Reverse-phase HPLC, per-lot
- ≥99% purity floor — every batch
- Chromatogram archived for every lot
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Sign-off
A US-licensed pharmacist releases the lot.
No batch ships without a pharmacist reviewing the chromatogram, identity report, and lot documentation. The pharmacist holds the release authority.
- US-licensed pharmacist on every lot
- Pharmacist holds release authority
- No batch ships unsigned — ever
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Dispatch
Ships from Dallas in 48 hours.
Vials labeled with lot ID, tested date, and CAS. Order before 2pm CT Monday–Thursday for same-day dispatch. UPS Ground, tracked + insured.
- 48hr dispatch from Dallas, TX
- Lot ID printed on every vial label
- UPS Ground, tracked + insured
Every step above can be verified for any specific lot by emailing rx@meritsciences.com with the lot number from your vial label.
— Research references
The published record.
Peer-reviewed work cited in the public scientific literature. Links resolve to PubMed or the publisher of record.
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Selective and membrane-permeable small molecule inhibitors of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase reverse high fat diet-induced obesity in mice
Neelakantan H, Vance V, Wetzel MD, et al. · Biochemical Pharmacology · 2018
Inclusion of a reference does not constitute a clinical claim or recommendation.
— Common Questions
Got questions.
What is 5-Amino-1MQ?+
5-Amino-1MQ (5-amino-1-methylquinolinium) is a small-molecule, cell-permeable inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) — an enzyme that methylates nicotinamide using S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) as the methyl donor. Unlike the catalog’s peptides, it is a low-molecular-weight quinolinium compound, not an amino-acid chain.
How does 5-Amino-1MQ work?+
Competitive inhibition of NNMT, reducing enzymatic methylation of nicotinamide. Proposed downstream effects in the literature include preservation of nicotinamide for NAD+ salvage and modulation of the cellular SAM/SAH methylation balance in adipocyte models.
What class of compound is 5-Amino-1MQ?+
5-Amino-1MQ is classified as small-molecule nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) inhibitor (5-amino-1-methylquinolinium).
What is the reported half-life of 5-Amino-1MQ?+
Not well-characterized in the public literature; small-molecule pharmacokinetics differ from the catalog peptides.
Why does Merit ship lyophilized?+
Lyophilized format gives ≥24 months sealed stability at -20°C — significantly longer than pre-reconstituted, which has a 30-day shelf life once in solution. You reconstitute at the moment of use, when potency is at its peak.
How do I verify my lot's COA?+
Your vial label carries the lot number. Use that number to pull the COA on our site at any time — the COA for your specific batch lives at /coa/[lot-id] and stays accessible for the life of the product.
What does "pharmacy-verified" actually mean?+
A US-licensed pharmacist on our team reviews every batch before release. They sign off on the lot's purity, identity, and release. No batch ships without that sign-off — and that's what separates Merit from a reseller catalog.
Will my bank flag this purchase?+
Statements show as Merit Sciences LLC. Standard merchant descriptor — does not trigger category-code flags. All major cards and PayPal accepted at checkout.
How fast does it ship?+
48 hours from order to dispatch, Monday through Thursday. UPS Ground, tracked + insured. From Dallas, TX, most US addresses receive within 3-5 business days.
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