Y0002329

Melatonin

CRS, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Melatonin, N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
• CAS Number: 73-31-4
• Molecular Weight: 232.28
• NACRES: NA.24
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 205542
• MDL number: MFCD00005655

Properties

• SMILES string: COc1ccc2[nH]cc(CCNC(C)=O)c2c1
• InChI key: DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• InChI: 1S/C13H16N2O2/c1-9(16)14-6-5-10-8-15-13-4-3-11(17-2)7-12(10)13/h3-4,7-8,15H,5-6H2,1-2H3,(H,14,16)
• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: melatonin
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• mp: 116.5-118 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. Compendial materials should be used for the purpose described in the appropriate monograph unless otherwise authorized by the National Competent Authority. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Melatonin EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable