Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Melatonin (CAS: 8041-44-9)?
Answer
Melatonin is primarily used as a sleep aid and to treat sleep disorders such as insomnia. It is also used in jet lag prevention and management, and to regulate circadian rhythms in people with sleep disorders.
About
CAS No
8041-44-9
English Name
Melatonin
Molecular Formula
C13H16N2O2
Molecular Weight
232.28 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(C=C2)OC
InChIKey
DRLFMBDRBRZALE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-24 11:59