Hormone postulated to mediate photoperiodicity in mammals. Inhibits cerebellar nitric oxide synthetase.
Melting Point: 114-116 degrees C
Solubility: Chloroform (Sparingly); Methanol
Method for Determining Identity: Proton NMR Spectroscopy
TLC Conditions: SiO2; Dichloromethane: Methanol (5:1). Visualized with UV and ninhydrin. Single spot; Rf = 0.55
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.