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Hormones / Pituitary and posterior hormones

Melatonin MEL

The body's sleep-timing hormone, widely sold over the counter.

Also known as N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, Melatonine, Circadin, 5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine, Melatol, Melovine, Melapure

Effects Longevity Sleep
Routes Oral Sublingual
Legal status Dietary supplement
WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C13H16N2O2

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen

Chemistry

Formula
C13H16N2O2
Molar mass
232.28
CAS
73-31-4
PubChem CID
896
IUPAC name
N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
InChIKey
DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N