- Plant Extract[10]
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Melatonin
Product Detailed
Synonym: N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine
Assay: 99%
Appearance: White or pale-white crystalline powder
Improve sleep quality
Melatonin
CAS 73-31-4
Synonym: N-Acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine
Assay: 99%
Appearance: White or pale-white crystalline powder
Improve sleep quality
Conclusion: Conforms with JP14, USP30
Packing size: 5kg, 25kg/drum
Function and Usage:
Melatonin is also known as MEL. Melatonin is naturally produced in the body in response to the perception of light,Melatonin has been used to ease insomnia, combat jet lag, protect cells from free-radical damage, boost the immune system, prevent cancer, and extend life.
| Test Items | Specification | Results |
| Appearance | White or pale-white crystalline powder | White crystalline powder |
| Clarity and degree of opalescence of liquids | 1%ethanol and chloroformSolution | Conforms |
| Particle size | 100-120mesh | 200mesh |
| Identification | Positive | Positive |
| Loss on drying | 0.10% MAX | 0.05% |
| Sulphated ash | 0.1% MAX | 0.005% |
| Heavy metal | 20 PPM MAX | 7PPM |
| Melting point | 117-120 degree | 118.5 degree |
| Relationed substancesSingle impurity | 1.00% max 0.50%max | 0.37%0.12% |
| Single impurity | 0.10% | 0.06% |
| Assay (TLC) | 98.00%-102.00% | 99.50% |
| Assay (HPLC) | 98.00%-102.00% | 99.35% |
