4-HO-MET Fumarate

Description

Advanced Research with 4-HO-MET Fumarate

4-HO-MET, colloquially known as Metocin, is a lesser-known but scientifically significant member of the tryptamine group. As a structural analogue of psilocin, it is characterized by the addition of an ethyl and a methyl group to the nitrogen atom of the tryptamine chain. While tryptamines are naturally occurring in various plants and mammals, 4-HO-MET serves as a critical synthetic probe for researchers mapping the specific binding affinities of the 5-HT receptor system.

The Fumarate salt form of 4-HO-MET is the preferred laboratory standard, offering enhanced chemical stability and a longer shelf-life compared to the highly sensitive freebase form. When you buy 4-HO-MET Fumarate in the USA through USA Professor, you are sourcing a reagent optimized for analytical precision and reproducible experimental data.

Technical Integrity & Laboratory Storage

• Verified Analytical Purity: Our 4-HO-MET Fumarate is strictly tested to meet a purity standard of ≥98%, providing a clean profile for HPLC, GC-MS, and structural profiling.

• Indolealkylamine Research: This compound is an essential subject for studies regarding structure-activity relationships (SAR), specifically looking at how varying $N$-dialkyl substitutions influence receptor interaction.

• Optimal Stability: 4-HO-MET remains chemically stable for up to 2 years when stored in the correct environment. For maximum longevity, store in a cool, dry, and dark location, ensuring the container is protected from atmospheric moisture to prevent oxidation.

• Secure USA Fulfillment: Eliminate the uncertainty of international shipping. All orders are processed and dispatched from our domestic USA facility, ensuring a secure and efficient supply chain for your research reagents.

Technical Specifications

• Full IUPAC Name: 3-{2-[ethyl(methyl)amino]ethyl}-1H-indol-4-ol fumarate

• Synonyms: 4-HO-MET, Metocin, 4-Hydroxy-N-methyl-N-ethyltryptamine

• CAS Number: 77872-41-4

• Molecular Formula: $C_{13}H_{18}N_{2}O$ (Freebase)

• Molar Mass: 218.30 g/mol (Freebase)

• Purity: ≥98%

Laboratory Safety & Handling Protocols

Warning: This product is intended strictly for laboratory research and forensic applications only. It is not for human or animal consumption.

• Inhalation: In the event of accidental inhalation, move the subject to fresh air immediately and facilitate easy breathing.

• Eye Contact: If the reagent enters the eyes, rinse gently with water for at least five minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do.

• Skin Contact: Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water.

• Environmental Responsibility: Discharge of research chemicals into the environment is prohibited. Dispose of all waste and residues in accordance with federal, state, and local hazardous material regulations.