2-Hydroxymelatonin

Name: 2-Hydroxymelatonin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-031768

About 2-Hydroxymelatonin

2-Hydroxymelatonin is a metabolite or degradation product of Melatonin carrying the CAS registry number 229018-17-1. Formula C13H16N2O3, molecular weight 248.28 g/mol. Systematically, it is named N-[2-(2-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide. It is also known as 2-OHMT.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Melatonin, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Hydroxymelatonin in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Hydroxymelatonin
Catalogue No.	VQ-031768
CAS Number	229018-17-1
IUPAC name	N-[2-(2-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	CIEAUFSGHUWAMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)NCCC1=C(NC2=C1C=C(C=C2)OC)O
PubChem CID	53722445

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	74.4 Å²

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 2-Hydroxymelatonin?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Hydroxymelatonin is 229018-17-1. It is also known as N-(2-(2-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide, 2-OHMT, N-[2-(2-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-3-indolyl)ethyl]acetamide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxymelatonin?

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

What is 2-Hydroxymelatonin used for?

2-Hydroxymelatonin 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 2-Hydroxymelatonin can I order?

We supply 2-Hydroxymelatonin 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 2-Hydroxymelatonin?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Hydroxymelatonin 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 2-Hydroxymelatonin be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 2-Hydroxymelatonin worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.