2-Iodomelatonin is a potent agonist of melatonin receptor 1 (MT1) with a Ki value of 28 pM, it is more 5-fold selective for MT1 over MT2. 2-iodomelatonin can be used to identify, characterize and localize melatonin binding sites in the brain and peripheral tissues.

Product information

CAS Number: 93515-00-5

Molecular Weight: 358.17

Formula: C13H15IN2O2

Chemical Name: N-[2-(2-iodo-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide

Smiles: CC(=O)NCCC1=C(I)NC2=CC=C(C=C12)OC

InChiKey: FJDDSMSDZHURBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C13H15IN2O2/c1-8(17)15-6-5-10-11-7-9(18-2)3-4-12(11)16-13(10)14/h3-4,7,16H,5-6H2,1-2H3,(H,15,17)

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

2-iodomelatonin (0-7.5 μM; 18 hours) shares the protective properties of melatonin, it inhibits cell death of mutant htt ST14A and inhibits the increase in Rip2 expression in stressed mutant htt ST14A cells.

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