Melatonin
USP/1380105 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: N-
CAS Number: 73-31-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C13H16N2O2
Molecular Weight: 232.28
MDL Number: MFCD00005655
Linear Formula: C13H16N2O2
Product Type: Chemical
API family | melatonin |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C13H16N2O2/c1-9(16)14- |
InChI key | DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
mp | 116.5-118 °C (lit.) |
SMILES string | COc1ccc2[nH]cc(CCNC(C)=O) |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
Application: | Melatonin USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare standard and system suitability solutions for assay, performance tests, strength, and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):• Melatonin Tablets • Melatonin |
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. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() ![]() |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | 116.5-118 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |