Chemical identity
Melatonin 6-Hydroxy Impurity
CAS 2208-41-5 · C13H16N2O3
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-19637 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 1864 |
| Name | Melatonin 6-Hydroxy Impurity |
| CAS RN | 2208-41-5 |
| Molecular formula | C13H16N2O3 |
| Molecular weight | 248.28 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | N-(2-(6-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide |
| InChIKey | OMYMRCXOJJZYKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

The parsed structure contains 2 rings, includes aromatic atoms, includes aliphatic carbon. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
|---|---|
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| Ring count | 2 |
| Secondary amines | 0 |
| Tertiary amines | 0 |
| N-methyl amine sites | 0 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=CC(=C(C=C21)OC)O |
|---|---|
| InChI | Not listed |
| Formula from structure | C13H16N2O3 |
| Molecular weight from structure | 248.28 g/mol |
03India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NO EXACT MATCH FOUND | CAS 2208-41-5 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule. |
|---|---|---|
| SCOMET | NO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCH | CAS 2208-41-5 has no exact match in the reviewed SCOMET list. |
| Review date | 2026-08-01 | Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
04Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Melatonin
View API and impurity familyOther names
- 6-Hydroxymelatonin
- 2208-41-5
- N-[2-(6-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
- TV437T5077
- CHEBI:2198
- Acetamide, N-(2-(6-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)-
- DTXSID00176577
- RefChem:104818
- DTXCID1099068
- 636-648-1
- Lopac-H-0627
- melatonin, 6-Hydroxy
05Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
06Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 1864
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
