6-Hydroxymelatonin

SKU: orb3029198

Description

6-Hydroxymelatonin is the primary active metabolite of melatonin, formed via CYP1A2. As an MT2 receptor agonist, it exhibits antioxidant and neuroprotective properties, effectively inhibiting KCN-induced lipid peroxidation and superoxide anion production in research models.

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Metabolism Research, Neuroscience

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CAS Number	2208-41-5
MW	248.28
Formula	C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₃
SMILES	O=C(NCCC1=CNC=2C=C(O)C(OC)=CC21)C
Target	MT Receptor,Endogenous Metabolite

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Storage	-20°C
Expiration Date	12 months from date of receipt.
Disclaimer	For research use only

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MT Receptor,Endogenous Metabolite

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