Product Description
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.
Biovision | 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