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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Hydroxymelatonin

≥95% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

2-OH MEL, 2-OHM, 2-OHMET, 2OHM, N-[2-(2,3-Dihydro-5-methoxy-2-oxo-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide, N-[2-(2-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide, AMIO

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H16N2O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
248.28
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
NACRES:
NA.21

Quality Level

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

solid

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Melatonin (MT) is metabolized into several derivatives, including N1-acetyl-N2-formyl-5-methoxykynuramine (AFMK), N1-acetyl-5-methoxykynuramine (AMK), 6-hydroxymelatonin, 2-hydroxymelatonin, 3-hydroxymelatonin, and cyclic 3-hydroxymelatonin. MT and its metabolites are being studied for their antioxidant properties and their protective effects against oxidative stress in both mammals and in plants.

Application

Metabolomics research

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Anis Ali Shah et al.
Chemosphere, 243, 125308-125308 (2019-11-14)
Cadmium level is continuously increasing in agricultural soils mainly due to anthropogenic activities. Cadmium is one of the most phytotoxic metals in the soils. The present study investigates the possible role of 2-hydroxymelatonin (2-OHMT) in assuagement of Cd-toxicity in cucumber

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