Melatonin, off-white powder
Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED
Synonyms:
Melatonin, N-(2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide
Melatonin is a hormone of the pineal gland.
- Light sensitive
- Subject to oxidation
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.
Soluble in methanol, ethanol (50 mg/mL - clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faint yellow solution); Very slightly soluble in 0.1 N HCl (0.8 mg/mL), 0.1 N NaOH (0.2 mg/mL) or water (0.1 mg/mL).
Melatonin is a hormone of the pineal gland.
Precaución: Research Use Only (RUO).
Formula:
C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂ MW: 232.28 g/mol Storage Temperature: Freezer |
MDL Number:
MFCD00005655 CAS Number: 73-31-4 |
Specification Test Results
Identity Test | Passes |
Melting Point | 114 - 124 °C |
FTIR | Conforms to Standard |
UV/Vis: λmax (methanol) | 222 - 225, 276 - 279 nm |
Moisture | ≤1% |
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