6-Hydroxymelatonin

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A naturally occurring, endogenous tryptamine that is the major active metabolite of the hormone melatonin. 6-hydroxymelatonin (6-OHM) binds to and activates melatonin receptors, which is involved in regulating sleep and wake cycles and the synthesis and secretion of other neurotransmitters such as dopamine and GABA.

**Synonyms:** - 3-(N-Acetylaminoethyl)-6-Hydroxy-5-Methoxyindole - 6-HYDROXYMELATONIN - 6-Hydroxy Melatonin - 6-Hydroxy-N-Acetyl-5-Methoxytryptamine - 6-OH-MLT - 6-OH-Melatonin - 6-OHM - 6-Oxymelatonin - Acetamide, N-(2-(6-hydroxy-5-methoxyindol-3-yl)ethyl)- - Acetamide, N-[2-(6-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]- - N-(2-(6-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl)acetamide - N-[2-(6-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide