9-Methyl-β-carboline (9-Me-BC) is a heterocyclic amine of the β-carboline family, and a research chemical. It is a methylated derivative of β-carboline with the molecular formula C12H10N2.
9-Methyl-β-carboline is an analytical reference standard categorized as a nootropic. 9-Methyl-β-carboline improves spatial learning in rats. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.
9-Methyl-β-carboline may be prepared by performing the Eschweiler–Clarke reaction on freebase β-carboline (norharmane).
