Melatonin

Name: Melatonin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004048

About Melatonin

Melatonin (CAS 73-31-4) is a central nervous system API offered by Vaqora Chemicals in IP/BP/USP grade, specified at ≥99.5% purity. The compound has the formula C13H16N2O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 232.28 g/mol. The IUPAC name is N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide. Common synonyms include Melatonine and N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine.

The material typically appears as a white crystalline powder. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our CNS and psychiatric APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Standard pack sizes are 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Melatonin
Catalogue No.	VQ-004048
CAS Number	73-31-4
IUPAC name	N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
Molecular formula	C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
Molecular weight	232.28 g/mol
Exact mass	232.1212
Grade	IP/BP/USP
Purity / assay	≥99.5%
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(C=C2)OC
PubChem CID	896

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White crystalline powder
LogP (XLogP3)	0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	54.1 Å²
Synonyms	Melatonine, N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, Circadin, 5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine, Melatol, N-(2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide, Melovine, Acetamide, N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-, N-[2-(5-methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide, N-acetyl-5-methoxy-tryptamine, N-(2-(5-Methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide, Acetamide, N-(2-(5-methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl)-

Documents

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

Other grades of CAS 73-31-4

Puriss

Melatonin, 99%

CAS: 73-31-4
Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
MW: 232.28 g/mol

VQ-002664

Plant Culture

Melatonin, plant tissue culture tested

CAS: 73-31-4
Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
MW: 232.28 g/mol

VQ-045672

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Melatonin?

The CAS Registry Number of Melatonin is 73-31-4. It is also known as Melatonine, N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, Circadin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Melatonin?

Melatonin has the molecular formula C13H16N2O2 and a molecular weight of 232.28 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide.

What is Melatonin used for?

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 Melatonin can I order?

We supply Melatonin in IP/BP/USP (≥99.5%) grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Melatonin?

Yes. Every lot of 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 Melatonin be shipped internationally?

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