2-Phenylmelatonin

Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 0680

Potent melatonin agonist
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Description

Potent melatonin agonist

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Product Description

2-Phenylmelatonin is a highly potent melatonin agonist; displays higher affinity and greater potency than melatonin itself. The EC50 values for G protein activation in MT1 and MT2-transfected cells are 65 and 58 pM respectively.

Product Specifications

Molecular Weight

308.38

Formula

C19H20N2O2

Storage

Store at +4°C

Purity

≥98% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

N-[2-(5-Methoxy-2-phenylindol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide

CAS Number

151889-03-1

PubChem ID

4018512

InChI Key

OFCLARYYBGKCHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

COC1=CC=C2NC(=C(CCNC(C)=O)C2=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO 30.84 100
Ethanol 30.84 100

Preparing Stock Solutions for 2-Phenylmelatonin

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 308.38

Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.24 mL 16.21 mL 32.43 mL
5 mM 0.65 mL 3.24 mL 6.49 mL
10 mM 0.32 mL 1.62 mL 3.24 mL
50 mM 0.06 mL 0.32 mL 0.65 mL

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Product Documents for 2-Phenylmelatonin

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for 2-Phenylmelatonin

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