Melatonin

Synonym: 73-31-4; Melatonine; N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; Circadin

CAS Number: 73-31-4
PubChem CID: 896

Product Size

500 mg; 1000 mg; 1500 mg; 2000 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Melatonin, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, inhibits the signaling pathway between G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and G proteins. It targets human endogenous metabolite, and microbial metabolite.

Molecular Weight

232.3

Molecular Formula

C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂

Targets

Human endogenous metabolite; Microbial metabolite

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

>98%

Solubility

DMSO: 46 mg/mL (198.03 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 46 mg/mL (198.03 mM)

Applications

Melatonin can be used for its antioxidant properties.