Melitracen

Also known as: 3-(10,10-Dimethylanthracen-9(10H)-ylidene)-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-amine, 3-(10,10-dimethylanthracen-9-ylidene)-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-amine, N,N,10,10-Tetramethyl-Δ9(10H),γ-anthracenepropylamine, Adaptol, Dixeran, Melitracene, Meltiracene, Thymeol, Trausabun, U-24973, N-7001, NSC 78229, UNII-Q7T0Y1109Z

Melitracen (CAS 5118-29-6) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C21H25N and a molecular weight of 291.43000 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 399.1ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.046g/cm3 and a flash point of 174.4ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 5118-29-6
Jingsj CID: J-1412803-1
Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₂₅N
Molecular Weight: 291.43000 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	399.1ºC at 760mmHg
Density	1.046g/cm3
Flash Point	174.4ºC
Exact Mass	291.19900
PSA	3.24000
LogP	4.70930
Refractive Index	1.4900 (estimate)

Activity & Biological Data

Target	IC50: 670 nM (3H-5-HT), 5500 nM (14H-5-HT)[2]
Additional Information	[1]. Shimamoto K, et al. Relationship between the restriction of food intake and Melitracen, an antidepressant, in the rat. Acta Sch Med Univ Kioto. 1967 Jul;40(1):25-37. [2]. Hyttel J. Effect of a specific 5-HT uptake inhibitor, citalopram (Lu 10-171), on 3H-5-HT uptake in rat brain synaptosomes in vitro. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1978 Dec 15;60(1):13-8. doi: 10.1007/BF00429172. PMID: 104340.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2921499090
Summary	2921499090 other aromatic monoamines and their derivatives; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Melitracen?

The CAS number of Melitracen is 5118-29-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Melitracen?

Melitracen has molecular formula C21H25N and molecular weight 291.43000 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Melitracen?

For Melitracen, Upstream Products: 10,10-Dimethylanthrone, 3-Chloro-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-amine.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Melitracen (CAS 5118-29-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1412803-1 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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