N-Acetyltryptamine

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N-Acetyltryptamine (NAcT) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C12H14N2O. It is a partial agonist for the melatonin receptors.[2][3] N-Acetyltryptamine is produced by Streptomyces djakartensis and other Streptomyces and Fusarium species.[4][5]

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N-Acetyltryptamine
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IUPAC name
N-[2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide[1]
Other names
NAcT; Acetotryptamide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • InChI=1S/C12H14N2O/c1-9(15)13-7-6-10-8-14-12-5-3-2-4-11(10)12/h2-5,8,14H,6-7H2,1H3,(H,13,15)
    Key: NVUGEQAEQJTCIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC(=O)NCCC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C21
Properties
C12H14N2O
Molar mass 202.257 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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