Melatonin (CAS 73-31-4)

Melatonin

CAS 73-31-4  ·  C13H16N2O2  ·  MW 232.28 g/mol

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3D model Melatonin, CAS 73-31-4, molecular formula C13H16N2O2, molar mass 232.28 g/mol
About Melatonin (CAS 73-31-4)

Melatonin (CAS 73-31-4) is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 73-31-4, with the molecular formula C13H16N2O2, and a molar mass of 232.28 g/mol.

The molecule contains 33 atoms connected by 34 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 0.8 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 54.1 Ų, 2 donors and 2 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The widget above may be used for educational, research and commercial purposes.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC13H16N2O2
Masa molowa232.28 g/mol
IUPACN-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
SMILESCC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(C=C2)OC
InChIKeyDRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)0.8
PSA54.1 Ų
HBD / HBA2 / 2
PubChem CIDCID 896 ↗
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Synonyms
Melatonin · 73-31-4 · Melatonine · N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine · N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide · Circadin · 5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine · Melatol · N-(2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide · Melovine · Melapure · Acetamide, N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]- · N-[2-(5-methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide · N-acetyl-5-methoxy-tryptamine · N-(2-(5-Methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide
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InChIKey
DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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