5-Amino-1MQ Peptide: Identity, Supply Format, and Sourcing for Practices
Short answer: "5-Amino-1MQ" is short for 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium. PubChem lists it as 1-methylquinolin-1-ium-5-amine, a small cation with molecular formula C10H11N2+ and a molecular weight of about 159.2 g/mol (PubChem CID 950107). It's often searched for as a "5 amino 1mq peptide" and sold alongside peptides, but chemically it isn't a peptide, since it has no amino-acid chain. Clinics receive it as a lyophilized vial, and Biomed Peptides supplies it only to verified licensed providers.
Getting the identity right helps your team read documentation correctly and answer staff questions accurately. This guide covers what the compound is, how it's supplied, and how practices access it.
What is 5-Amino-1MQ?
Names and identifiers
PubChem records the following for this compound (PubChem CID 950107):
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Common names | 5-Amino-1MQ, 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium, 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium ion |
| IUPAC name | 1-methylquinolin-1-ium-5-amine |
| Molecular formula | C10H11N2+ |
| Molecular weight | ≈159.21 g/mol |
| CAS (as listed) | 685079-15-6 |
Is 5-Amino-1MQ a peptide?
No. A peptide is a chain of amino acids joined by peptide bonds. 5-Amino-1MQ is a quinoline ring with a methyl group on the ring nitrogen (which makes it a positively charged quinolinium) and an amino group at position 5. It's grouped with peptides in many catalogs, including ours, because it's handled and supplied the same way: as a lyophilized vial for provider use.
For your COA review, this means identity testing should confirm a small-molecule mass of about 159 Da for the cation. You won't see the kind of multi-residue peptide mass you'd expect from something like TB-500 or MOTS-c. Because it's supplied as a salt, the documented formula may include a counter-ion, so confirm which form the COA reports.
How 5-Amino-1MQ is supplied to clinics
Lyophilized vial format
The Biomed Peptides lyophilized catalog lists 5-Amino-1MQ in its General Catalog category in 5 mg and 10 mg vials. Pricing is visible only to approved provider accounts.
Freeze-dried material ships and stores more reliably than a solution, which is the same reason peptides come lyophilized (Bachem). The handling workflow in our lyophilized peptides guide applies here too.
Storage basics
- Keep vials sealed, dry, and away from light, and follow the storage condition on the label.
- Let a cold vial reach room temperature before you open it, so moisture doesn't condense on the powder.
- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
See our lyophilized peptides storage guide for details.
Are peptides water soluble? Why it matters for handling
Clinic staff often ask whether peptides, and compounds supplied the same way, simply dissolve in water. Bachem's answer is that it depends. Peptide solubility "is determined mainly by its polarity," so a peptide's amino acid composition (its acidic, basic, and hydrophobic residues) affects which solvent works, and there's no single standard protocol (Bachem).
For your workflow, the practical rule is to use the diluent on the product labeling, whether that's a lyophilized peptide or a small molecule like 5-Amino-1MQ. Don't guess. If a vial doesn't dissolve as expected, quarantine it and contact your supplier. Our guide to bacteriostatic water for peptides explains one commonly specified diluent.
How practices source 5-Amino-1MQ
Biomed Peptides supplies physician-use product only to licensed healthcare providers and GPOs, never directly to consumers. Here's the process:
- Submit the provider application.
- Our team verifies your credentials, usually within 24–48 hours.
- Approved accounts can see pricing, the full catalog, and lot documentation.
- Order for office use or patient-specific fulfillment, with shipping to all 50 states.
For general background on licensure, see who can prescribe peptides. For how compounding channels work, see what a 503A pharmacy is.
Documentation to request
- A lot-specific COA with identity (mass consistent with the 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium cation and the stated salt form) and purity (HPLC)
- An endotoxin report for the lot
- Labeled storage conditions and expiration
Our wholesale peptide supplier guide explains how to evaluate supplier quality documentation.
Add 5-Amino-1MQ to your formulary
Licensed practices can apply for provider access to view 5-Amino-1MQ pricing and lot documentation, or browse the lyophilized catalog first.
FAQ
What is the 5-Amino-1MQ peptide?
5-Amino-1MQ is 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium (C10H11N2+, about 159 g/mol). It's commonly called a peptide and sold with peptides, but chemically it's a small quinolinium compound.
Is 5-Amino-1MQ actually a peptide?
No. It has no amino-acid chain. It's grouped with peptides because it's supplied and handled as a lyophilized vial.
What does 5-Amino-1MQ stand for?
5-amino-1-methylquinolinium: an amino group at position 5 of a quinoline ring, with a methyl group on the ring nitrogen.
Are peptides water soluble?
It depends on the sequence. Polarity and amino acid composition determine solubility. Always use the diluent named on the product labeling.
How is 5-Amino-1MQ supplied to clinics?
As a lyophilized powder in sealed vials. Biomed Peptides lists 5 mg and 10 mg vials for approved providers.
Sources
- PubChem. 5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium (CID 950107). https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/950107
- Bachem. Handling and Storage Guidelines for Peptides. https://www.bachem.com/knowledge-center/handling-and-storage-guidelines-for-peptides/