Melatonin Powder
Melatonin powder is commonly sourced by supplement brands, contract manufacturers, and formulation teams looking for a high-purity active ingredient for sleep-related products. Buyers usually review assay, handling, application fit, and documentation before moving into quotation or production planning.
- High-purity melatonin raw material for supplement manufacturing
- Suitable for capsules, tablets, gummies, sachets, and blended formulas
- Batch documentation support for specification and quality review
- Flexible sample, packaging, and global shipping coordination
- Procurement support for OEM, private label, and bulk supply projects
Tell us your application, target specification, and destination market so we can support grade selection, documentation review, and packaging recommendations.
Quick Specs
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Commercial Terms
MOQ
MOQ depends on packaging and specification.
Lead Time
3–7 working days for standard items; bulk orders by schedule.
Incoterms
EXW / FOB / CIF / DAP / DDP
Sample
Free sample (shipping charged)
Quality & Documents
COA (per batch) • SDS/MSDS • TDS/Spec sheet (on request). Additional statements depend on product and market.
Product Overview
Melatonin powder is a functional active ingredient commonly used in sleep-support and circadian-rhythm-related supplement products.
It is usually supplied as a high-purity powder for further manufacturing, and buyers often review assay, consistency, formulation fit, and document readiness before procurement.
It is commonly considered for capsules, tablets, gummies, sachets, and other wellness delivery formats where stable bulk supply and technical review matter.
Applications
Dietary Supplements
Commonly used in capsules, tablets, gummies, powder blends, and sachet-based sleep-support products.
Functional Wellness Formulas
Can be considered for multi-ingredient formulations positioned around rest, recovery, bedtime, or circadian-support concepts.
Contract Manufacturing Projects
Suitable for brands and OEM/ODM projects that need a melatonin raw material with defined documentation and scalable packaging options.
Commercial Bulk Supply
Suitable for distributors and manufacturers who need document-backed melatonin sourcing communication for technical and purchasing review.
How to Choose the Right Grade / Form
For supplement projects
Confirm the intended dosage form, target serving design, and assay expectation before supplier comparison.
For OEM or private-label development
Review formulation route, document scope, packaging format, and destination-market positioning according to your product plan.
For export supply review
Confirm required documents, pack size, labeling needs, and shipping terms before commercial evaluation.
Before ordering
Confirm intended use, target specification, destination country, and technical-document requirements before final quotation and batch arrangement.
Technical & Formulation Notes
Technical Notes
Melatonin powder is mainly positioned as a bulk raw material for brands and manufacturers developing sleep-support products rather than as a finished consumer product.
For sourcing review, the most important points are usually purity, batch consistency, handling characteristics, target dosage system, and downstream formulation compatibility.
For B2B buyers, melatonin is a specification-sensitive active material that may require closer review of assay standard, intended market positioning, packaging protection, labeling approach, and document alignment before commercial launch.
Manufacturing & Process
The product is commonly produced through controlled manufacturing processes designed to support consistent purity, appearance, and batch-to-batch handling profile.
For commercial review, process communication is usually linked to batch consistency, packaging suitability, storage stability, and supporting documentation rather than over-detailed manufacturing claims unless project-specific technical data are required.
Compatibility / Formulation Notes
Melatonin powder is generally reviewed in the context of low-dose active formulations, so uniformity, mixing strategy, and finished-product dosage design are important during development.
For buyers working on tablets, capsules, gummies, or powder blends, it is useful to confirm assay, excipient compatibility, target serving design, and finished-product format early in the sourcing process.
For projects intended for different export markets, formulation, labeling, and compliance positioning should be reviewed according to local regulatory expectations before launch.
Extended QC & Test Items
Depending on the intended use, review may include appearance, identification, assay, related quality items, heavy metals, microbial basis where applicable, and packaging integrity according to the agreed specification.
Product specifications
| Test | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder | Visual |
| Assay | Typically 99% or according to agreed specification | Per specification |
| CAS Number | 73-31-4 | Reference |
| Molecular Formula | C13H16N2O2 | Reference |
| Molecular Weight | 232.28 | Reference |
| Documents | COA per batch; SDS/MSDS and TDS available | Reference |
Storage, Shelf Life & Packaging
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container.
Protect from heat, moisture, and direct light during storage and transportation.
Shelf Life
Shelf life depends on packaging format and storage conditions.
Batch-specific shelf-life details can be confirmed during quotation or document review.
Packaging & Logistics
Sample Packing
Small evaluation packs can be arranged for formulation review, compatibility testing, and supplier comparison.
Bulk Packing
Standard bulk packing can be discussed according to purchasing volume, handling preference, and destination-market requirements.
Customization
Custom pack size, labeling coordination, and selected supply configuration may be arranged according to project scope.
Logistics & Documents
COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS/specification sheet, and related shipment-support documents can be arranged according to the agreed supply plan.
Supply, Documentation & Customization
Documents & Compliance
COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS/spec sheet available based on product and market requirements.
Customization & Private Label
Custom packing, private label, and labeling support available depending on product type and order scope.
Commercial Support
Sample, lead time, and incoterm options can be discussed according to destination market and supply plan.
Why Source From Lifeworth
Experience in bulk ingredient supply
Support for buyers who need document-backed sourcing communication for supplement, wellness, and contract-manufacturing projects.
Specification-first communication
Inquiry handling is centered on assay, application fit, packaging, documentation, and destination-market requirements rather than broad sales-style copy.
Batch documentation support
COA per lot with SDS/MSDS and TDS available for technical, quality, and purchasing review.
Flexible export coordination
Packaging, labeling, and shipment planning can be arranged for international sourcing projects.
FAQ
1) What is melatonin powder used for in B2B supply?
Melatonin powder is commonly sourced as a raw material for capsules, tablets, gummies, sachets, and other sleep-support supplement formats.
2) What do buyers usually review before purchasing melatonin powder?
Most buyers review assay, powder form, intended application, batch documents, packaging options, and supply stability before placing an order.
3) Can melatonin powder be used for private label or OEM projects?
Yes. It can be considered for OEM, contract manufacturing, and private-label projects depending on the intended dosage form and market plan.
4) Are samples available?
Sample availability can usually be discussed based on project stage, target specification, and shipping destination.
5) What documents can be provided?
Routine B2B document support generally includes COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS/specification sheet, with additional support depending on market requirements.
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