N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine (Melatonin), CAS [[73-31-4]]

Product Overview

• Article Name: N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine (Melatonin), CAS [[73-31-4]]
• Biozol Catalog Number: USB-258158
• Supplier Catalog Number: 258158
• Alternative Catalog Number: USB-258158-50,USB-258158-100,USB-258158-250,USB-258158-500,USB-258158-1
• Manufacturer: US Biological
• Category: Biochemikalien

Product Description

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland. Melatonin is highly conserved and functions as a receptor-independent free radical scavenger and a broad-spectrum antioxidant. Melatonin is useful in preventing ischemia-reperfusion damage in the liver, brain, myocardium, gut and kidney. CAS No: 73-31-4 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 MDL No: MFCD00005655 Molecular Formula: C13H16N2O2 Molecular Weight: 232.28 Appearance: White to off-white powder Purity: 98% (HPLC) Melting Point: 117-120C Loss on Drying: 0.5% Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at RT. Stable for 6 months after receipt.

Product Properties

• Molecular Weight: 232.28
• Purity: 98% (HPLC)
• Form: White to off-white powder
• CAS Number: [73-31-4]