Melatonin (CAS 73-31-4) is used to regulate the sleep-wake cycle and improve sleep quality.
Melatonin is applied to treat insomnia, regulate circadian rhythm and relieve jet lag.
| Chemical Name | Melatonin |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 73-31-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C13H16N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 232.28 |
| Molecular Structure | |
| Packing | 25KG/Drum |
| Shelf-life | Two years |
| Storage Condition | Room Temperature |
| Application | Insomnia/sleep disorder treatment, Jet lag adjustment, Circadian rhythm regulation |
| Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | A white to off-white crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in acetone, ethyl acetate and methanol |
| Identification | IR UV HPLC |
| Chloride And Sulfate | ≤ 0.02% |
| Loss on Driving | ≤ 1.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 1.0% |
| Melting Range | 117~120℃ |
| Particle Size | ≥ 98% through 80 mesh |
| Microorganism Total Plate Yeasts & E. Coli Salmonella S. aureus | ≤ 1000 cfu/g ≤ 100 cfu/g Absent/10g Absent/10g Absent/10g |
| Residual Solvent (Ethanol) | ≤ 500ppm |
| Density | Tap density: ≥0.45g/mL Bulk density: ≥0.35g/mL |
| Clarity and Degree of Opalescence of Liquids | Clear in the 1% melatonin solution of ethanol or chloroform |
| Heavy Metals Total Pb As Hq Cd | Total≤ 10ppm Pb≤ 1ppm As≤ 1ppm Hq≤ 0.1ppm Cd≤ 0.5ppm |
| Individual Impurity | ≤ 0.1% |
| Total Impurity | ≤ 1.0% |
| Assay, on the Dried Basis | 98.5~101.5% |
| Standard | In-house Standard |
* The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The users are suggested to select the suitability of the products and methods of application.
Used in the production of tablets, capsules, and oral solutions.
Suitable for processing into sterile injectable formulations.
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