6-Hydroxy Melatonin

Name: 6-Hydroxy Melatonin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-021272

About 6-Hydroxy Melatonin

Listed under CAS 2208-41-5, 6-Hydroxy Melatonin is a metabolite or degradation product of Melatonin available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C13H16N2O3, it has a molar mass of 248.28 g/mol. The IUPAC name is N-[2-(6-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide. It is also known as melatonin, 6-Hydroxy or 6-OH-melatonin.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Melatonin, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6-Hydroxy Melatonin
Catalogue No.	VQ-021272
CAS Number	2208-41-5
IUPAC name	N-[2-(6-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
Molecular formula	C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₃
Molecular weight	248.28 g/mol
Exact mass	248.1161
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	OMYMRCXOJJZYKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=CC(=C(C=C21)OC)O
PubChem CID	1864

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	74.4 Å²
Synonyms	N-(2-(6-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide, Acetamide, N-(2-(6-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)-, Acetamide, N-[2-(6-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-, N-(2(6-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide, melatonin, 6-Hydroxy, 6-OH-melatonin, 6-OH-MLT, Acetamide, N-[2-(6-hydroxy-5-methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl]-, Melatonin,6-Hydroxy, Melatonin, 6-hydroxy-, N-[2-(6-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide #

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H351Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P264, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P318, P330, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 6-Hydroxy Melatonin?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-Hydroxy Melatonin is 2208-41-5. It is also known as N-(2-(6-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide, Acetamide, N-(2-(6-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)-, Acetamide, N-[2-(6-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Hydroxy Melatonin?

6-Hydroxy Melatonin has the molecular formula C13H16N2O3 and a molecular weight of 248.28 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is N-[2-(6-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide.

What is 6-Hydroxy Melatonin used for?

6-Hydroxy Melatonin is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Melatonin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 6-Hydroxy Melatonin can I order?

We supply 6-Hydroxy Melatonin in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 6-Hydroxy Melatonin?

Yes. Every lot of 6-Hydroxy Melatonin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 6-Hydroxy Melatonin be shipped internationally?

Yes. 6-Hydroxy Melatonin is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.