4-Hydroxymelatonin

About 4-Hydroxymelatonin

4-Hydroxymelatonin is a metabolite or degradation product of Melatonin carrying the CAS registry number 39998-64-6. Its molecular formula is C13H16N2O3 and its molecular weight is 248.28 g/mol. The IUPAC name is N-[2-(4-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

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. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 4-Hydroxymelatonin in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Hydroxymelatonin
Catalogue No.	VQ-038290
CAS Number	39998-64-6
IUPAC name	N-[2-(4-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	DVJGMCLSLFPIQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=C1C(=C(C=C2)OC)O
PubChem CID	24827055

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
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 4-Hydroxymelatonin?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Hydroxymelatonin is 39998-64-6. It is also known as N-(2-(4-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Hydroxymelatonin?

4-Hydroxymelatonin has the molecular formula C13H16N2O3 and a molecular weight of 248.28 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is N-[2-(4-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide.

What is 4-Hydroxymelatonin used for?

4-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 4-Hydroxymelatonin can I order?

We supply 4-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 4-Hydroxymelatonin?

Yes. Every lot of 4-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 4-Hydroxymelatonin be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 4-Hydroxymelatonin worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.