l General Information |
Product Name | Melatonin |
General description | Melatonin is a MT receptor agonist, used as a dietary supplement. |
Synonym | N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 73-31-4 |
Formula | C13H16N2O2 | Molecular Weight | 232.283 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White or off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥35mg/ml |
Ethanol | ≥35mg/ml |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Therapeutic Melatonin is a therapeutic chemically synthesized form of the pineal indole melatonin with antioxidant properties. The pineal synthesis and secretion of melatonin, a serotonin-derived neurohormone, is dependent on beta-adrenergic receptor function. Melatonin is involved in numerous biological functions including circadian rhythm, sleep, the stress response, aging, and immunity. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not
for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
