DL-metanephrine

CAS: 5001-33-2

Ref. 3D-FAA00133

Product Information

• Name: DL-metanephrine
• Synonyms: 3-Methoxyadrenaline, 3-O-Methylepinephrine, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-N-methylphenethanolamine, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzenemethanol, 4-[1-Hydroxy-2-(Methylamino)Ethyl]-2-Methoxyphenol, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-3-O-Methyladrenaline, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Metanephrine, Adrenaline, 3-O-methyl-, Adrenaline, 3-methoxy-, Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-alpha-((methylamino)methyl)-, Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]-, Metadrenaline, Metanephrine, Vanillyl alcohol, α-[(methylamino)methyl]-, dl-Metanephrine, m-O-Methyladrenaline

Description

Metanephrine is a catecholamine that is produced by the adrenal medulla and secreted into the blood. It is also known as DOPA, which stands for 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine. Metanephrine levels in the urine are elevated in women with pheochromocytoma, and can be used to diagnose this condition. A diagnosis of pheochromocytoma can be made by measuring the level of metanephrines in urine samples. The enzyme dopamine β-hydroxylase converts dopamine to metanephrine, which can be detected with an LC-MS/MS method. The detection sensitivity of this method is 1 ng/mL or lower. Metanephrine levels can also be measured using a glucuronide conjugate that is formed when the body metabolizes metanephrine. This form may not be detectable until after 24 hours after ingestion of a drug or other substance

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 197.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₅NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%