Histamine
SIAL/59964 - analytical standard
Synonym: 2-
CAS Number: 51-45-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H9N3
Molecular Weight: 111.15
EC Number: 200-100-6
MDL Number: MFCD00005210
Linear Formula: C5H9N3
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥97.0% (anhydrous basis, NT) |
≥97.0% (TLC) | |
bp | 167 °C/0.8 mmHg (lit.) |
color | white to light yellow |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
impurities | ≤4.0% water |
InChI | 1S/C5H9N3/c6-2-1-5-3-7-4- |
InChI key | NTYJJOPFIAHURM-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 83-84 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | NCCc1c[nH]cn1 |
storage temp. | −20°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Endogenous H1 and H2 histamine receptor agonist; H1 activation mobilizes Ca2+; H2 activation stimulates adenylate cyclase activity in neurons; activates nitric oxide synthetase; potent vasodilator. |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H301 - H315 - H317 - H319 - H334 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P280 - P301 + P310 + P330 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38-42/43 |
Safety Statements | 22-26-36/37 |
RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥97.0% (TLC); ≥97.0% (anhydrous basis, NT) |
bp | 167 °C/0.8 mmHg (lit.) |
mp | 83-84 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |