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Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor (not a peptide)

5-Amino-1MQ Calculator

Dosage and reconstitution math for 5-Amino-1MQ. A small-molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase studied for its effect on intracellular NAD+ availability.

Reconstitution calculator

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5-Amino-1MQ reconstitution diagram 5-Amino-1MQ: 50 mg vial mixed with 3 mL bacteriostatic water yields 16.67 mg/mL. A 5 mg dose draws to 30 units on a U-100 syringe. 1 Reconstitute 50 mg vial + 3 mL BAC water 2 Calculate concentration 16.67 mg/mL 50 mg ÷ 3 mL = 16.67 concentration 3 Convert dose to volume 5 mg dose 5 mg ÷ 16.67 mg/mL = 0.3 mL 4 Draw to mark 0 25 50 75 100 30 units U-100 50 mg vial · 3 mL water · 16.67 mg/mL · 5 mg dose → 0.3 mL → 30 units on U-100

5-Amino-1MQ dosage calculator

The 5-Amino-1MQ dosage calculator above converts a target dose into exact syringe units based on your vial size and how much bacteriostatic water you used to reconstitute it. 5-Amino-1MQ is commonly sold in 50 mg, 100 mg vials. The calculator supports both U-100 and U-40 insulin syringes and flags draws that are too large for the syringe barrel or too small to measure accurately. A small-molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase studied for its effect on intracellular NAD+ availability. Enter your target dose in the calculator above to see the exact number of units to draw.

5-Amino-1MQ dosage chart

Sample doseConcentrationVolume to drawUnits on U-100
1.9 mg16.66667 mg/mL0.114 mL11.4
3.8 mg16.66667 mg/mL0.228 mL22.8
7.5 mg16.66667 mg/mL0.45 mL45
15 mg16.66667 mg/mL0.9 mL90
30 mg16.66667 mg/mL1.8 mL180

5-Amino-1MQ and NNMT inhibitor peptides

5-Amino-1MQ is a Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor (not a peptide). A small-molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase studied for its effect on intracellular NAD+ availability.

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How to reconstitute 5-Amino-1MQ

Reconstituting 5-Amino-1MQ is the same unit-conversion process used for any lyophilized peptide:

  1. Draw your chosen volume of bacteriostatic water into a syringe.
  2. Inject the bacteriostatic water slowly down the side of the 5-Amino-1MQ vial — do not shoot it directly onto the powder.
  3. Swirl gently until the powder fully dissolves. Do not shake.
  4. Store the reconstituted vial refrigerated.
  5. To dose, calculate your draw volume: divide your target dose by the concentration (vial mg ÷ water mL = mg/mL). The calculator above does this automatically.

For 5-Amino-1MQ specifically, 50 mg, 100 mg vials are common. A typical reconstitution adds 2 mL of bacteriostatic water, producing a concentration of 50 mg/mL for the 100 mg vial size.

5-Amino-1MQ half-life and storage

Published pharmacokinetic data on 5-amino-1MQ in humans is limited. As a small molecule, it is generally reported to have a plasma half-life on the order of hours in preclinical models.

Lyophilized 5-amino-1MQ is typically stored refrigerated or frozen. Reconstituted solutions are commonly refrigerated and protected from light.

Common 5-Amino-1MQ dosing mistakes

  • Confusing mg and mcg. 1 mg = 1,000 mcg. Always convert to the same unit before computing the draw.
  • Using a U-40 syringe with U-100 math. Same printed mark, 2.5× the physical volume. Always check the syringe label.
  • Not labeling the vial. Write the reconstitution date and concentration on the vial the moment you mix it.
  • Under-diluting. If your draw is less than about 1 unit, the volume is too small to read accurately — add more bacteriostatic water next time.

5-Amino-1MQ FAQ

What is 5-Amino-1MQ? +
5-Amino-1MQ is a Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor (not a peptide). A small-molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase studied for its effect on intracellular NAD+ availability.
How do I calculate my 5-Amino-1MQ dose? +
Use the calculator above. Enter your vial size (50 mg, 100 mg are common for 5-Amino-1MQ), the amount of bacteriostatic water you added, and your target dose. The calculator returns the exact number of syringe units to draw.
What vial sizes does 5-Amino-1MQ come in? +
5-Amino-1MQ is commonly available in 50 mg, 100 mg vials.
How long does 5-Amino-1MQ last? +
5-Amino-1MQ's reported half-life is ~hours.
How should I store 5-Amino-1MQ? +
Lyophilized 5-amino-1MQ is typically stored refrigerated or frozen. Reconstituted solutions are commonly refrigerated and protected from light.