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Agomelatine

SKU 54855684 CAS 138112-76-2 C15H17NO2 MW 243.30 Available on enquiry

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Agomelatine is a melatonin receptor agonist and serotonin 2C antagonist used primarily as an antidepressant to treat major depressive disorder. It regulates sleep-wake cycles and is marketed under the brand name Valray. This chemical has a CAS number of 138112-76-2, a molecular formula of C15H17NO2, and a molecular weight of 243.30. It must be stored between 2 to 8 degrees Celsius and carries a signal word of Warning. Molekula supplies Agomelatine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 54855684
CAS Number: 138112-76-2
IUPAC Name: N-[2-(7-methoxynaphthalen-1-yl)ethyl]acetamide
Molecular Formula: C15H17NO2
Molecular Weight: 243.30
Exact Mass: 243.1259
SMILES: CC(=O)NCCC1=CC=CC2=C1C=C(C=C2)OC
InChIKey: YJYPHIXNFHFHND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C15H17NO2/c1-11(17)16-9-8-13-5-3-4-12-6-7-14(18-2)10-15(12)13/h3-7,10H,8-9H2,1-2H3,(H,16,17)
PubChem CID: 82148

Synonyms

Acetamide, N-[2-(7-methoxy-1-naphthalenyl)ethyl]-
Agomelatina
agomelatinum
N-(2-(7-Methoxy-1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)acetamide
N-(2-(7-methoxy-1-naphthyl)ethyl)acetamide
N-(2-(7-Methoxynaphth-1-yl)ethyl)acetamide
N-(2-(7-Methoxynaphthalen-1-yl)ethyl)acetamide
S 20098
Thymanax
Valdoxan

Frequently asked questions

What is agomelatine used for?

Agomelatine is primarily used as an antidepressant with a unique mechanism of action, targeting melatonin receptors (MT1/MT2) and serotonin 2C receptors (5-HT2C).

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of agomelatine?

The chemical formula is **C15H17NO2**, and the molecular weight is **243.30 g/mol**.

How should agomelatine be stored?

Store agomelatine at **2 to 8°C** to maintain stability and potency.

What grades or purity levels of agomelatine does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies agomelatine in **pharmaceutical-grade purity** suitable for research and development.

Can Molekula supply agomelatine in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can provide agomelatine in bulk, with quantities tailored to customer requirements.

What documentation comes with an order of agomelatine?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and a **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.