Melatonin | 2488

Melatonin is an endogeneous hormone that plays a prominent role in the control of circadian rhythm. Melatonin acts as an agonist at melatonin receptors MT1 and MT2, displays immunomodulatory activity and acts as a powerful antioxidant that protects lipids, proteins and DNA against oxidative damage.

Melatonin is an endogeneous hormone that plays a prominent role in the control of circadian rhythm. Melatonin acts as an agonist at melatonin receptors MT1 and MT2, displays immunomodulatory activity and acts as a powerful antioxidant that protects lipids, proteins and DNA against oxidative damage.

2488 | Melatonin DataSheet

Alternate Name/Synonyms: N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; NSC 113928; Regulin; NSC 56423

Appearance: White solid

Formulation: N/A

CAS Number: 73-31-4

Structure Available?: Yes

Peptide sequence: N/A

Salt Form: No

Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂

Molecular Weight: 232.28

Cell-Permeable?: No

Purity: ≥98% by HPLC

Solubilities: DMSO (>20 mg/ml)

Handling: Protect from air and light

Country of Origin: USA

Tag Line: An endogenous hormone

MDL Number: MFCD00005655

PubChem CID: 896

SMILES: CC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(C=C2)OC

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: DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N