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Analytical Standard(s)
42524Melatonin
Research Tool(s)
14427Melatonin
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Melatonin (CRM)

A 1 mg/ml solution in methanol

Item No. 42564

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (PDF)
Synonyms
Synonyms
  • N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine
  • 5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine
  • NSC 113928
  • NSC 56423
Technical Information
Formal Name
N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-acetamide
CAS Number
73-31-4
Molecular Formula
C13H16N2O2
Formula Weight
232.3
Formulation
A 1 mg/ml solution in methanol
SMILES
COC1=CC=C(NC=C2CCNC(C)=O)C2=C1
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C13H16N2O2/c1-9(16)14-6-5-10-8-15-13-4-3-11(17-2)7-12(10)13/h3-4,7-8,15H,5-6H2,1-2H3,(H,14,16)
InChi Key
DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Wet ice in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Melatonin (CRM) (Item No. 42564) is a certified reference material categorized as a melatonin receptor agonist.1 Melatonin has been found as an adulterant in products marketed as food supplements.2 This product is intended for analytical forensic applications. This product is also available as a general research tool (Item No. 14427).

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Boutin, J.A., Audinot, V., Ferry, G., et al. Molecular tools to study melatonin pathways and actions. Trends Pharmacol. Sci. 26(8), 412-419 (2005).

    2. Paiva, R., Correia, M., Delerue-Matos, C., et al. Adulteration of brain health (cognitive, mood, and sleep enhancement) food supplements by the addition of pharmaceutical drugs: A comprehensive review of analytical approaches and trends. Foods 13(6), 908 (2024).