Description
Melatonin is an indolamine that is produced in the pineal gland. Its chemical appellation is N-Acetyl-5-Methoxytryptamine or C13-H16-N2-O2.
CAS No.:
73-31-4
Latin name:
Melatonin
Product Specification:
99% (HPLC)
Active Ingredient:
Melatonin
Safety evaluation
: innocuous
Functions
Melatonin is applied in pharmaceutical and health product field.
1. Melatonin can help regulate other hormones and maintains the body's circadian rhythm.
2. Melatonin also can help ease insomnia, combat jet lag.
3. Melatonin has strong antioxidant effects.
4. Melatonin can release the female reproductive hormones.
5. Melatonin can protect cells from free-radical damage, boost the immune system, prevent cancer, and extend life.
Specification
Appearance | White or yellowish crystalline powder |
Identification |
A: IR Absorbtion
B. UV Absortion C. HPLC Identification Test |
Assay (On the dried Bais) | 98.5~101.5% |
Loss on drying(80ºC/3h) | ≤1.0% |
Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
Chloride & Sulfate | ≤0.2% |
Related Compounds |
Individual Impurities ≤ 0.1%,
Total Impurities ≤1.0% |
Heavy Metals | ≤10.0 ppm |
Lead(Pb) | ≤3.0 ppm |
Arsenic(As) | ≤1.0 ppm |
Cadmium | ≤1.0 ppm |
Mercury(Hg) | ≤0.1 ppm |
Total Bacterial Count | ≤1000 cfu/g |
Yeasts & Moulds | ≤100cfu/g |
Samonella | Negative |
E.Coli | Negative |