6-Sulfatoxymelatonin

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** The conjugated sulfate of 6-hydroxymelatonin, the primary and active metabolite of the pineal hormone and neurotransmitter melatonin. Measurement of 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (aMT6s) levels in urine or feces can be correlated to the circulating levels of melatonin in the subject.

**Synonyms:** - 3-(2-Acetamidoethyl)-5-Methoxy-1H-Indol-6-Yl Hydrogen Sulfate - 6-(Sulfonyloxy)melatonin - 6-Hydroxymelatoninsulfate - 6-SULFATOXYMELATONIN - Acetamide, N-(2-(5-Methoxy-6-(Sulfooxy)-1H-Indol-3-Yl)Ethyl)- - Acetamide, N-[2-[5-Methoxy-6-(Sulfooxy)-1H-Indol-3-Yl]Ethyl]- - N-(2-(5-Methoxy-6-(Sulfooxy)-1H-Indol-3-Yl)Ethyl)-Acetamide - N-[2-[5-Methoxy-6-(Sulfooxy)-1H-Indol-3-yl]Ethyl]Ethanimidic Acid - [3-(2-Acetamidoethyl)-5-Methoxy-1H-Indol-6-Yl] Hydrogen Sulfate - aMT6s