Melatonin

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Cas number

73-31-4
Chemical s molecular weight

232.28
Chemical s main 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).
Chemical s category

Amines, Heterocycles, Pharmaceuticals, Intermediates & Fine Chemicals,
Other name

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;
Chemical s formula

C13H16N2O2
Physical properties

Off-White to Pale Beige Solid
Melting temperature

117-120°C
Boiling temperature

No Data Available
Chemical s soluble in

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Stability conditions

No Data Available
Storage

-20˚C Freezer
Chemical s specifications