멜라토닌

C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂

IUPAC: N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide

CAS: 73-31-4

개요

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in response to darkness that regulates the circadian rhythm (sleep-wake cycle). Its production is suppressed by blue light, which is why screen time before bed can disrupt sleep. It is also a powerful antioxidant.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
수소 H 16 1.0080
탄소 C 13 12.0110
질소 N 2 14.0070
산소 O 2 15.9990

원소 구성

H
수소 ×16
6.9%
C
탄소 ×13
67.2%
N
질소 ×2
12.1%
O
산소 ×2
13.8%

용도

  • • Sleep cycle regulation
  • • Jet lag treatment
  • • Sleep aid supplement
  • • Antioxidant

흥미로운 사실

  • ✦ Blue light from screens suppresses melatonin production, which is why night mode displays use warm colors

안전

  • ⚠ Generally safe for short-term use
  • ⚠ May cause drowsiness and headache
  • ⚠ Interactions with blood thinners

구조

SMILES

CC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=C1C=C(C=C2)OC

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
232.28 g/mol
밀도
1.1750 g/cm³
녹는점
117.0 °C
용해도
slightly soluble

분자 기술자

정확 질량
232.1212
XLogP
0.8
TPSA
54.1 Ų
수소결합 주개
2
수소결합 받개
2
회전 가능 결합
4
중원자
17
복잡도
270.0

다른 이름

Melatonin

관련 화합물

과당

C₆H₁₂O₆

류신

C₆H₁₃NO₂

말산

C₄H₆O₅

멘톨

C₁₀H₂₀O

발린

C₅H₁₁NO₂

벤젠

C₆H₆

설탕

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

세린

C₃H₇NO₃

엿당

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

요산

C₅H₄N₄O₃

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 멜라토닌?
멜라토닌 (C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide.
What is the molecular weight of 멜라토닌?
멜라토닌 has a molar mass of 232.281 g/mol.
What state is 멜라토닌 at room temperature?
멜라토닌 is a solid at room temperature.
Is 멜라토닌 organic or inorganic?
멜라토닌 is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up 멜라토닌?
멜라토닌 (C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂) is composed of 수소 (H), 탄소 (C), 질소 (N), 산소 (O).