CAS 97-31-4

(±)-Normetanephrine

Description:

(±)-Normetanephrine is a chemical compound that serves as a metabolite of norepinephrine, a key neurotransmitter in the sympathetic nervous system. It is classified as a catecholamine and is characterized by its structure, which includes a catechol moiety and an ethylamine side chain. The compound exists as a racemic mixture, meaning it contains both the R and S enantiomers, which can exhibit different biological activities. (±)-Normetanephrine is soluble in water and exhibits a polar nature due to the presence of hydroxyl groups. It plays a significant role in physiological processes, particularly in the regulation of blood pressure and heart rate. In clinical settings, its levels can be measured to assess catecholamine metabolism and diagnose certain medical conditions, such as pheochromocytoma. The compound is also of interest in pharmacological research due to its potential effects on adrenergic receptors. Overall, (±)-Normetanephrine is an important substance in both biochemistry and clinical diagnostics.

Formula: C₉H₁₃NO₃

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

InChI key: InChIKey=YNYAYWLBAHXHLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CN)(O)C1=CC(OC)=C(O)C=C1

Synonyms:

• 3-Methoxynorepinephrine
• Benzenemethanol, α-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-
• α-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzenemethanol
• Vanillyl alcohol, α-(aminomethyl)-
• 3-Methoxynoradrenaline

Normetanephrine

CAS: 97-31-4

Normetanephrine, an endogenous metabolite found in cerebrospinal fluid, has applications in hypertension research [1] [2].

Formula: C₉H₁₃NO₃

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 183.2044

Ref: TM-T73795