Melatonin

Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 3550

Endogenous hormone; agonist at MT1 and MT2
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Endogenous hormone; agonist at MT1 and MT2

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Product Description

Melatonin is an endogenous hormone that acts as an agonist at melatonin receptors MT1 and MT2. Exhibits a prominent role in the control of circadian rhythm, displays immunomodulatory activity and acts as a powerful antioxidant in vivo.

Product Specifications

Molecular Weight

232.28

Formula

C13H16N2O2

Storage

Store at -20°C

Purity

≥98% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine

CAS Number

73-31-4

PubChem ID

896

InChI Key

DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

O=C(C)NCCC2=CNC1=CC=C(OC)C=C12

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 11.61 50

Preparing Stock Solutions for Melatonin

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 232.28

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
0.5 mM 8.61 mL 43.05 mL 86.10 mL
2.5 mM 1.72 mL 8.61 mL 17.22 mL
5 mM 0.86 mL 4.31 mL 8.61 mL
25 mM 0.17 mL 0.86 mL 1.72 mL

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Product Documents for Melatonin

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Product Specific Notices for Melatonin

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