Melatonin powder USP, BP CAS NO.8041-44-9

CAS 73-31-4     Melatonin   

Melatonin is a substance excreted by the pineal body. It is widely exist in prokaryote,monad,fungi,plants,invertebrate and vertebrate.

Main technical index:[Appearance]White or similar to white crystal powder

[Identification]Positive reaction

[Melting point]117-120°C

[Drying loss]≤0.5%

[Residue on ignition]≤0.5%

[Assay] ≥99.0%

Molecular formula:C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂

Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain that helps regulate other hormones and maintains the body's circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is an internal 24-hour time-keeping system that plays a critical role in determining when we fall asleep and when we wake up. Darkness stimulates the production of melatonin while light suppresses its activity.

1) Melatonin can effectively improve sleep quality

2) Melatonin can improve the functional status of the whole body
3) Melatonin can improve human immunity, prevent depression, Alzheimer's syndrome, cataracts, for the treatment of glaucoma also had a marked effect.
4) Melatonin can increase the body's immune system, auxiliary cancer, enhance physical fitness.
5) Melatonin has strong antioxidant effects