Melatonin

Name: Melatonin
SKU: 02102254-CF
Price: 85.2 NZD

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Key features and details

Melatonin

SKU: 02102254-CF

Synonyms

N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide

CAS Number:

73-31-4

Molecular Formula:

C13H16N2O2

Molecular Weight:

232.283 g/mol

Beilstein Registry Number:

205542

EC Number:

200-797-7

MDL Number:

MFCD00005655

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Product Description

Melatonin

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Specifications

SKU	02102254-CF
Alternate Names	N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
Base Catalog Number	102254
Beilstein Registry Number	205542
Biochemical Physiological Actions	Hormone; mediates photoperiodicity in mammals; inhibits cerebellar nitric oxide synthetase; peroxynitrite scavenger. 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.
CAS #	73-31-4
EC Number	200-797-7
Format	Powder
Melting Point	117 °C
Molecular Formula	C13H16N2O2
Molecular Weight	232.283 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
RTECS Number	AC5955000
Solubility	>34.8 [ug/mL]
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
UV Visible Absorbance	λmax (methanol) 222 - 225, 276 - 279 nm
Vapor Pressure	1.4X10-7 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est)