5-Methoxytryptamine

It has a role as a serotonergic agonist, a human metabolite, a mouse metabolite, a 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A receptor agonist, a 5-hydroxytryptamine 2C receptor agonist, a 5-hydroxytryptamine 2B receptor agonist, an antioxidant, a radiation protective agent, a neuroprotective agent and a cardioprotective agent. It is a member of tryptamines, an aromatic ether and a primary amino compound. It is functionally related to a serotonin. It is a conjugate base of a 5-methoxytryptamine(1+). 5-methoxytryptamine is a member of the class of tryptamines that is the methyl ether derivative of serotonin.

API Name Melatonin
CAS No 608-07-1
Molecular Formula C11H14N2O
Molecular Weight 190.24 g/mol
Synonyms 2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethanamine