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6-Hydroxymelatonin Glucuronide (CAT: C000227) is a metabolite of Melatonin, a hormone primarily produced by the pineal gland that plays a crucial role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle and circadian rhythms. After being synthesized in the pineal gland, melatonin undergoes various metabolic processes in the liver, leading to the formation of metabolites like 6-Hydroxymelatonin Glucuronide. Glucuronidation is a common phase II metabolic pathway in which glucuronic acid is conjugated to the parent compound, resulting in increased water solubility and facilitating its excretion from the body.
Catalog Number | C000227 |
CAS Number | 94840-69-4 |
Synonyms | 3-[2-(Acetylamino)ethyl]-5-methoxy-1H-indol-6-yl β-D-Glucopyranosiduronic Acid |
Molecular Formula | C₁₉H₂₄N₂O₉ |
Purity | ≥95% |
Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
Storage | -20°C, Hygroscopic |
Reference | Li, Chaoyue, et al.: J. of Pineal Res.,В 54(1),В 100-106В (2013) |