An indoleamine neurohormone whose levels vary in a daily cycle, thereby allowing the entrainment of the circadian rhythms of several biological functions in animals, plants, and microbes; acts as a powerful antioxidant that protects lipids, proteins, and DNA against oxidative damage.

Melatonin is a hormone of the pineal gland. 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…

CAS Number: 73-31-4 Melting Point: 116 - 118°C Molar Mass: 232.28 g/mol

Synonyms: Melatonin3-(N-Acetyl-2-aminoethyl)-5-methoxyindole Purity Limit: ≥ 99% (HPLC) CAS No.: 73-31-4 Molecular Formula: C13H16N2O2 Molecular Weight: 232.28 MDL No.: MFCD00005655 Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder Melting Point: 117-120 ºC Storage…

CAS No.: 73-31-4