Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland that has multiple effects including somnolence, and is believed to play a role in regulation of the sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin is available over-the-counter and is reported to have beneficial effects on wellbeing and sleep. Melatonin has not been implicated in causing serum enzyme elevations or clinically apparent liver injury. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Hypnotics, Psychotropic agents and Sedatives. Its therapeutic use is listed as sleeping drugs. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, Circadin and Melovine. Its PubChem CID is 896.
Melatonin
| CAS No | 73-31-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C13H16N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 232.28 g/mol |
| Synonyms | N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide |
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Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland that has multiple effects including somnolence, and is believed to play a role in regulation of the sleep-wake cycle.
The listed CAS number is 73-31-4.
The listed molecular formula is C13H16N2O2.
The listed molecular weight is 232.28 g/mol.
N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide.
The source lists N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, Circadin and Melovine.