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 |

