N-Acetyl-5-hydroxytryptamine
SIGMA/A1824 - ≥99% (HPLC), powder
Synonym: N-Acetylserotonin; Normelatonin
CAS Number: 1210-83-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H14N2O2
Molecular Weight: 218.25
EC Number: 214-916-5
MDL Number: MFCD00005656
Linear Formula: C12H14N2O2
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥99% (HPLC) |
color | white to faint yellow |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C12H14N2O2/c1-8(15)13- |
InChI key | MVAWJSIDNICKHF-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 120-122 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 200 |
SMILES string | CC(=O)NCCc1c[nH]c2ccc(O)c |
solubility | ethanol: 50 mg/mL |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | N-Acetyl-5-hydroxytryptami |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | N-acetyl-serotonin (NAS/normelatonin) can act as a shelter to neurons due to its protecting ability against oxidative challenges. It can also repress the actions of the transcription factor NF-kappaB. NAS possesses antioxidant and antiaging actions. It has protective action against β-amyloid induced neurotoxicity. It helps to maintain the optimal fluidity of the biological membranes. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Immediate precursor of melatonin. It is formed from serotonin and acetyl-CoA in a reaction catalyzed by serotonin N-acetyl transferase, the rate-limiting enzyme in melatonin biosynthesis. This indoleamine is a weak agonist at melatonin receptors, and has moderate effects on G-protein stimulation and inhibition of cAMP accumulation. |
General description: | N-Acetylserotonin (NAS)/normelatonin acts as a precursor of melatonin in the tryptophan metabolic pathway. |
Packaging: | 1 g in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 100, 250 mg in poly bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
mp | 120-122 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352209 |