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Description: Melatonin agonist
Chemical Name: N-[2-(6-Chloro-5-methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for 6-Chloromelatonin
6-Chloromelatonin is a potent melatonin agonist (pKi values are 9.10 and 9.77 for human recombinant MT1 and MT2 receptors respectively). Displays higher affinity for binding to hamster brain membrane and chicken retina than melatonin.
Technical Data for 6-Chloromelatonin
| M. Wt | 266.73 |
| Formula | C13H15ClN2O2 |
| Storage | Desiccate at +4°C |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 63762-74-3 |
| PubChem ID | 1858 |
| InChI Key | LUINDDOUWHRIPW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | COC1=C(Cl)C=C2NC=C(CCNC(C)=O)C2=C1 |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.
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References for 6-Chloromelatonin
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Browning et al (2000) Pharmacological characterization of human recombinant melatonin mt1 and MT2 receptors. Br.J.Pharmacol. 129 877 PMID: 10696085
Dubocovich (1988) Luzindole (NO 774): A novel melatonin receptor antagonist. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 246 902 PMID: 2843633
Dubocovich (1995) Melatonin receptors: are there multiple subtypes? TiPS 16 50 PMID: 7762083
Duncan et al (1988) 2-[125I]Iodomelatonin binding sites in hamster brain membranes: pharmacological characteristics and regional distribution. Endocrinology 122 1825 PMID: 2834175
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