N-Nitroso Melatonin

Name: N-Nitroso Melatonin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-021273

About N-Nitroso Melatonin

Vaqora Chemicals supplies N-Nitroso Melatonin, a nitrosamine impurity of Melatonin registered under CAS number 278783-22-5. With the molecular formula C13H15N3O3, it has a molar mass of 261.28 g/mol. Systematically, it is named N-[2-(5-methoxy-1-nitrosoindol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide. Common synonyms include 1-nitrosomelatonin.

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 as a reference standard for trace-level detection and quantitation of nitrosamine impurities by LC-MS/MS or GC-MS, supporting nitrosamine risk assessments for Melatonin, method validation (AMV) and regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from 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

Nitrosamine risk assessment
Trace LC-MS/MS quantitation
Method validation (AMV)
Regulatory submissions

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-Nitroso Melatonin
Catalogue No.	VQ-021273
CAS Number	278783-22-5
IUPAC name	N-[2-(5-methoxy-1-nitrosoindol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
Molecular formula	C₁₃H₁₅N₃O₃
Molecular weight	261.28 g/mol
Exact mass	261.1113
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	AAFVLLXWXVZVJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)NCCC1=CN(C2=C1C=C(C=C2)OC)N=O
PubChem CID	9838086

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	72.7 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 N-Nitroso Melatonin?

The CAS Registry Number of N-Nitroso Melatonin is 278783-22-5. It is also known as N-(2-(5-Methoxy-1-nitroso-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide, Acetamide, N-[2-(5-methoxy-1-nitroso-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-, N-[2-(5-methoxy-1-nitroso-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Nitroso Melatonin?

N-Nitroso Melatonin has the molecular formula C13H15N3O3 and a molecular weight of 261.28 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is N-[2-(5-methoxy-1-nitrosoindol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide.

What is N-Nitroso Melatonin used for?

N-Nitroso 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 N-Nitroso Melatonin can I order?

We supply N-Nitroso 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 N-Nitroso Melatonin?

Yes. Every lot of N-Nitroso 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 N-Nitroso Melatonin be shipped internationally?

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