Melatonin

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Catalogue number:	PA 13 85000
Chemical name:	Melatonin
CAS Number:	73-31-4
Category:	intermediates,heterocycles,pharmaceutical standards,amines,Fine Chemicals
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; 3-(2-Acetamidoethyl)-5-methoxyindole; N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; N-(2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl) acetamide (USP);
Molecular form:	C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
Appearance:	Off-White to Pale Beige Solid
Mol. Weight:	232.28
Storage:	2-8°C Refrigerator
Shipping Conditions:	Ambient
Applications:	Melatonin is most commonly used for insomnia and improving sleep in different conditions. It is also an effective antioxidant. Most of the actions of melatonin are mediated through the binding and activation of melatonin receptors.