Melatonin

Melatonin A biogenic amine that is found in animals and plants. In mammals, melatonin is produced by the PINEAL GLAND. Its secretion increases in darkness and decreases during exposure to light. Melatonin is implicated in the regulation of SLEEP, mood, and REPRODUCTION. Melatonin is also an effective antioxidant.

Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C13H16N2O2/c1-9(16)14-6-5-10-8-15-13-4-3-11(17-2)7-12(10)13/h3-4,7-8,15H,5-6H2,1-2H3,(H,14,16)/f/h14H

InChIKey: InChIKey=DRLFMBDRBRZALE-YHMJCDSICX
SMILES: CC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(C=C2)OC

Names:
    Acetamide, N-[2- (5-methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl]-
    Acetamide, N-[2- (5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-
    Melatonine
    Melatonin
    NSC56423
    N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine
    N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
    5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine
    73-31-4

Registries:
    PubChem CID 896
    PubChem ID 105815