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CAS No.: 73-31-4 Formula: C13H16N2O2

Weight: 232.27800

Synonyms: N-Acetyl-5-methoxy tryptamine; N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide; Acetamide, N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-; Melatonin; MLT; N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; Circadin; Melovine; Melatonine; primex;N-Acetyl-5-methoxy tryptamine; N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide; Acetamide, N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-; Melatonin; MLT; N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; Circadin; Melovine; Melatonine; primex;

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Description

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.

Basic Information

CAS No.:

73-31-4

Synonyms:

N-Acetyl-5-methoxy tryptamine; N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide; Acetamide, N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-; Melatonin; MLT; N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; Circadin; Melovine; Melatonine; primex;N-Acetyl-5-methoxy tryptamine; N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide; Acetamide, N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-; Melatonin; MLT; N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; Circadin; Melovine; Melatonine; primex;

Formula:

C13H16N2O2

Molecular Weight:

232.27800

PSA:

54.12000

LogP:

2.24600

Properties

Appearance & Character:

White crystalline powder

Density:

1.175g/cm3

Melting Point:

116.5-118 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point:

512.8ºC at 760 mmHg

Flash Point:

264ºC

Storage Conditions:

-15ºC

Safety Info

Customs Code:

2932999099

WGK Germany:

2

Hazard Category Code:

R60

Security Instructions:

S24/25

Dangerous Goods Sign:

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