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ID20083
Pubchem ID896
NameMelatonin
DescriptionA biogenic amine that is found in animals and plants. In mammals; melatonin is produced by the PINEAL GLAND. Its secretion increases in darkness and decreases during exposure to light. Melatonin is implicated in the regulation of SLEEP; mood; and REPRODUCTION. Melatonin is also an effective anti
SynonymMelatonin Melatonine Circadin N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine Melapure Melovine Posidorm Melatol Regulin 5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine
Molecular Weight232.28
FormulaC13H16N2O2
IUPACN-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
SMILECC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(C=C2)OC
PDB ID2QWX;2QX4;2QX6
KEGGC01598
HMDB IDHMDB0001389
Melting Point (Degree C)117
Water SolubilityNA
Drugbank IDDB01065
ReceptorP03372; P48039
ReferencePubchem