rac Octopamine hydrochloride

CAS: 770-05-8

Ref. 3D-FR27566

Product Information

• Name: rac Octopamine hydrochloride
• Synonyms: a-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenemethanol hydrochloride(+/-)-Octopamine hydrochloride(+/-)-p-Octopamaine-hydrochlorideOctopamine H ClNorsynephrine
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

Rac octopamine hydrochloride is an alkyl alkyl amine. It is used as a diagnostic agent and has been shown to be a substrate for the enzyme dopamine β-hydroxylase in human blood serum. Rac octopamine hydrochloride is also metabolized by enzymes such as monoamine oxidase, which may lead to toxicological effects. The metabolic rate of rac octopamine hydrochloride has been shown to be increased in patients with cardiac disease or undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 189.64 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₂ClNO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Solid