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Active ingredient reference standard

Melatonin

Material overview

Melatonin (AY-0204-001) — active ingredient reference standard. CAS 73-31-4, formula C13H16N2O2, molecular weight 232.28 g/mol. Request technical documentation and current availability.

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Technical identifiers

Catalog number
AY-0204-001
CAS number
73-31-4
Molecular formula
C13H16N2O2
Molecular weight
232.28 g/mol
Category
Active ingredient reference standard
Chemical name
N-(2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide
Synonyms
Testophen; Circadin; Melatol; Melatonine; Melovine; 5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine; N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; N-[2-(5-Methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide; 3-(2-Acetamidoethyl)-5-methoxyindole; N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine; N-(2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl) acetamide
SMILES
CC(NCCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(OC)C=C2)=O
Appearance
Off-White to Pale Beige Solid
Light sensitive
No
Hygroscopic
No

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