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Melatonin

CHEBI:CHEBI_16796

Definition

A member of the class of acetamides that is acetamide in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen atom is replaced by a 2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl group. It is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in humans.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C13H16N2O2
Molecular Mass
232.283
Charge
0
SMILES
C=1C=C(C=C2C(=CNC12)CCNC(=O)C)OC
InChI
InChI=1S/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)
InChIKey
DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine
  • melatonin
  • Melatonin
  • melatonine
  • N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
  • N-[2-(5-methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
  • N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:16796
DRON_00010000
6711
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
Wikipedia:Melatonin

Additional References

Wikipedia:Melatonin

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Additional Attributes

core#notation
CHEBI:16796
route
ORAL
active_ingredient_strength
1 kg/kg
package_marketing_start_date
17-MAY-13
active_ingredient_name
MELATONIN
unii
JL5DK93RCL
manufacturer_name
PureTek Corporation
package_ndc
43857-0086-1
package_description
30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER (43857-0086-1)
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cd82eb5d-a44a-4512-ad65-0fffae70d1d0
spl_id
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upc
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DRON_00010000
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oboInOwl#hasAlternativeId
CHEBI:6730
oboInOwl#id
CHEBI:16796
generic_name
Melatonin
brand_name
Melatol
brand_name_base
Melatol
product_type
BULK INGREDIENT
listing_expiration_date
20241231
dosage_form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
marketing_start_date
20130517
marketing_category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING
labeler_name
Flamma S.p.A.
product_ndc
43857-0086
RO_0000087
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