4-Hydroxymelatonin

Catalogue No.: IM093038
CAS No.: 39998-64-6
Mol. Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₃

Description

Catalogue Number	IM093038
CAS No.	39998-64-6
Chemical Name	4-Hydroxymelatonin
Synonyms	N-[2-(4-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	248.28
Appearance	Brown to Very Dark Purple Solid
Melting Point	>140°C (dec.)
Storage	-20°C, Inert atmosphere, Light sensitive
Solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Stability	Light Sensitive
Applications	4-Hydroxymelatonin, is a metabolite of Melatonin (M215000), which is a hormone found in animals, plants, and microbes. Melatonin has complex effects on apoptotic pathways, inhibiting apoptosis in immune cells and neurons but enhancing apoptotic cell death of cancer cells. Inhibits proliferation/metastasis of breast cancer cells by inhibiting estrogen receptor action.
Category	Standards; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites; Tryptamines;

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