Histamine

CAS: 51-45-6

Ref. 02-J61727

Product Information

• Name: Histamine
• Synonyms: 1H-imidazole-5-ethanamine, 1H-Imidazole-5-ethanamine, 2-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)ethan-1-amine, 2-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)ethanamine, 2-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)ethylamine, 2-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)ethan-1-amine, 2-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)ethanamine, 2-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)ethylamine, 2-(3H-Imidazol-4-yl)ethylamine, 2-(4-Imidazolyl)ethanamine, 2-(4-Imidazolyl)ethylamine, 2-Imidazol-4-Iletilamina, 2-Imidazol-4-ylethylamin, 2-Imidazol-4-ylethylamine, 2-Imidazole-4-Ylethylamine, 4-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-imidazole, 4-(2-Aminoethyl)imidazole, 5-Imidazoleethylamine, Eramin, Ergamine, Ergotidine, Imidazole-4-ethylamine, Nsc 33792, β-Imidazolyl-4-ethylamine

Description

Histamine inhibits the synthesis of IL-2 and γ-IFN in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and lipopolysaccharide-induced synthesis of TNF-α in monocytes via H2 receptor activation. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 111.15
• Formula: C₅H₉N₃
• Color/Form: White to pale yellow to pale brown, Powder or crystals or crystalline powder
• InChI key: NTYJJOPFIAHURM-UHFFFAOYSA-N