Research3 min readUpdated May 2026
5-Amino-1MQ: a research overview
5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule — not a peptide — studied in metabolic research. This overview covers what it is and how it is handled, with no therapeutic or dosing claims.
What it is
5-Amino-1MQ is a small-molecule compound studied as an inhibitor of NNMT (nicotinamide N-methyltransferase), an enzyme of interest in metabolic research. Because it is not a peptide, its handling differs slightly from the lyophilised peptides elsewhere in the catalog.
Why it is studied
5-Amino-1MQ appears in preclinical and in-vitro metabolic literature as a research tool probing the NNMT pathway. The findings belong to those studies; nothing here is a statement about human effects.
Handling notes
- Follow the solvent guidance appropriate to a small molecule rather than assuming water.
- Keep the solid sealed, cool and dark.
- Record concentration and solvent for reproducibility.
For in-vitro research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Mentioned in the catalog
For in-vitro research use only. This guide covers general laboratory handling and is not medical, clinical or dosing advice.