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(−)-Epinephrine

≥99% (HPLC), powder, adrenoceptor agonist

Synonym(s):

(−)-Adrenalin, (R)-(−)-3,4-Dihydroxy-α-(methylaminomethyl)benzyl alcohol, L-Adrenaline, L-Epinephrine

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CH(OH)CH2NHCH3
CAS Number:
51-43-4
Molecular Weight:
183.20
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
24894545
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
200-098-7
MDL number:
MFCD00002204
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2368277
Quality level:
200
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Product Name

(−)-Epinephrine,

Quality Level

200

mp

215 °C (dec.) (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CNC[C@H](O)c1ccc(O)c(O)c1

InChI

1S/C9H13NO3/c1-10-5-9(13)6-2-3-7(11)8(12)4-6/h2-4,9-13H,5H2,1H3/t9-/m0/s1

InChI key

UCTWMZQNUQWSLP-VIFPVBQESA-N

Gene Information

human ... ADRA1A(148), ADRA1B(147), ADRA1D(146), ADRA2A(150), ADRA2B(151), ADRA2C(152), ADRB1(153), ADRB2(154), ADRB3(155)
rat ... Adra1a(29412), Adra2a(25083), Adrb1(24925), Adrb2(24176), Drd1a(24316), Drd2(24318)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Adrenoceptor agonist.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the α1-Adrenoceptors, α2-Adrenoceptors and β-Adrenoceptors pages of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Preparation Note

This product is only slightly soluble in water. Other sources state that it is soluble at 2 mg/mL in DMSO. The product solubility is tested at 50 mg/mL in 0.5 M HCl. This stock concentration can be diluted further in a buffer or medium to the required final concentration. In general, culture medium is buffered such that the final pH is not effected. The compound will remain in solution.

pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

signalword

Danger

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

hcodes

H310

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Dermal

Regulatory Information

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