Melatonin

Catalogue No.: IM104350
CAS No.: 73-31-4
Mol. Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂

Description

Catalogue Number	IM104350
CAS No.	73-31-4
Chemical Name	Melatonin
Synonyms	N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide; 5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine; Circadin; Melatol; Melatonine; Melovine; N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; N-[2-(5-Methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide; NSC 113928; NSC 56423; Regulin;
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	232.28
Appearance	White to Light Brown Solid
Melting Point	116 – 118C
Storage	-20°C
Solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Applications	Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland (1). Melatonin is highly conserved and functions as a receptor-independent free radical scavenger and a broad-spectrum antioxidant (2). Melatonin is useful in preventing ischemia-reperfusion damage in the liver, brain, myocardium, gut and kidney (1).
Category	Standards; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites; Tryptamines;

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