What is 5Amino1MQ?
A small-molecule nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) inhibitor employed in adipocyte and NAD-metabolism research.
Research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

5Amino1MQ
50 MG
Overview
5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium is used in papers that knock down or inhibit NNMT to study methyl-donor pools and adipocyte metabolism. It is a chemical reagent, not a peptide, and is listed when the catalog includes that research tool. Handle according to the laboratory’s chemical-hygiene plan and the lot paperwork.
Research areas
Framed as published laboratory and clinical literature. Not treatment guidance.
NNMT inhibition
Cell-culture studies use 5-amino-1MQ to reduce NNMT activity and observe changes in SAM/NAD-related metabolites.
Published research
Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase knockdown protects against diet-induced obesity
Nature Medicine · 2014
PMID 24759208 · PMCID PMC4096716 · DOI 10.1038/nm.3481
Open source
Storage & handling
Lyophilized powder. Store at −20 °C, desiccated and protected from light. Ships at ambient temperature; transfer to −20 °C on receipt.
Frequently asked questions
What is 5-Amino-1MQ?
A research inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase used in metabolic cell models.
Is this sold for human use?
No. Chemical research reagent only.
Key facts
- Full name
- 5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium (NNMT inhibitor used in metabolic cell models)
- Common name
- 5Amino1MQ
- CAS number
- 42464-96-0
- Molecular formula
- C10H11N2
- Molecular weight
- 159.21
- Research category
- Metabolic
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Storage
- Lyophilized powder. Store at −20 °C, desiccated and protected from light. Ships at ambient temperature; transfer to −20 °C on receipt.
- Available sizes
- 50mg
