Products 8041-44-9
CAS 8041-44-9 is the registry number for N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide, 98%. Offered by: Chemat. Available pack sizes: 5g, 25g.
Melatonin is a member of the class of acetamides that is acetamide in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen atom is replaced by a 2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl group. It is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in humans. It has a role as a geroprotector, a hormone, a central nervous system depressant, an anticonvulsant, a radical scavenger, an immunological adjuvant, a mouse metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a member of acetamides and a member of tryptamines. It is functionally related to a tryptamine.
Source: ChEBI
| Molecular formula | C13H16N2O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 232.28 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide |
| InChIKey | DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(C=C2)OC |
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