Octopamine HCl
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients 2025-03-03
Catalog ID80020408
CAS NO.770-05-8
Purity 98%
MDL NumberMFCD00012881
Colecular FormulaC8H11NO2.HCl
Molecular Weight189.64
Melting point: 169~171°C
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Chemical Properties | – Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₂ClNO₂<br>- Molecular Weight: 189.64 g/mol |
| Physical Properties | – Appearance: White to off-white powder<br>- Melting Point: 146-154°C |
| Mechanism of Action | – Acts as a neurohormone, neuromodulator, and neurotransmitter in invertebrates.<br>- Stimulates α₂-adrenoceptors in Chinese hamster ovary cells transfected with human α₂-ARs.<br>- Regulates physiological processes such as glycogenolysis, glycolysis, oxygen uptake, and gluconeogenesis. |
| Biological Activities | – Involves in learning and memory processes in fruit flies.<br>- Affects social behavior and pheromone communication in insects.<br>- Influences labor division in bee colonies. |
| Applications | – Pharmacology: Used as an α-adrenergic receptor agonist.<br>- Research: Studied for its effects on metabolism, behavior, and neurobiology in invertebrates.<br>- Medicine: Potential use in treating conditions such as low blood pressure and asthma. |
| Storage Conditions | Store at 4°C, sealed, away from moisture. |
| Solubility | – Soluble in water (≥ 50 mg/mL) and DMSO (≥ 100 mg/mL).<br>- Avoid using hygroscopic DMSO to ensure solubility. |
| Synonyms | – (±)-p-Octopamine hydrochloride<br>- (+,-)-Octopamine HCl<br>- Norfen<br>- Epirenor |
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