Melatonin

CAS: 73-31-4

Ref. TM-T1659

Product Information

• Name: Melatonin
• Synonyms: Melatonine, N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, 3-(2-Acetamidoethyl)-5-methoxyindole, 3-N-Acetyl-5-methoxyl tryptamine, 5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine, Acetamide, N-(2-(5-methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl)-, Acetamide, N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-, Circadin, L-Arabinitol, Melatol, Melaxen, Melovine, N-(2-(5-Methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamid, N-(2-(5-methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide, N-(2-(5-methoxyindole-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide, N-(2-(5-metoxiindol-3-il)etil)acetamida, N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide, Nsc 113928, Nsc 56423, Regulin, Slenyto, Tryptamine, N-Acetyl-5-Methoxy-
• CAS: 73-31-4

Description

Melatonin (Melatonine) is a biogenic amine that is found in animals and plants. In mammals, melatonin is produced by the PINEAL GLAND. Its secretion increases in darkness and decreases during exposure to light. Melatonin is implicated in the regulation of SLEEP, mood, and REPRODUCTION. Melatonin is also an effective antioxidant.

• Brand: Targetmol

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 232.28
• Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
• Purity: 99.79%
• Color/Form: Pale Yellow Leaflets From Benzene Solid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H16N2O2/c1-9(16)14-6-5-10-8-15-13-4-3-11(17-2)7-12(10)13/h3-4,7-8,15H,5-6H2,1-2H3,(H,14,16)
• InChI key: InChIKey=DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccc2[nH]cc(CCNC(C)=O)c2c1