Synonym: α-(1-Aminoethyl)-3,4-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol, (-)-α-Methylnorepinephrine, 4-(2-Amino-1-hydroxypropyl)-1,2-benzenediol, L-4-(2-Amino-1-hydroxypropyl)-1,2-benzenediol; (-)-Nordefrin; (-)3,4-Dihydroxynorephedrine; Corbadrine; Levonordefrin
CAS Number: 829-74-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H13NO3
Molecular Weight: 183.20
Linear Formula: C9H13NO3
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay |
≥95% (HPLC) |
| color |
white to light brown |
| form |
powder |
| InChI |
1S/C9H13NO3/c1-5(10)9(13)6-2-3-7(11)8(12)4-6/h2-5,9,11-13H,10H2,1H3/t5-,9-/m0/s1 |
| InChI key |
GEFQWZLICWMTKF-CDUCUWFYSA-N |
| Quality Level |
100  |
| SMILES string |
N[C@H]([C@H](O)c1cc(c(cc1)O)O)C |
| solubility |
DMSO: 5 mg/mL, clear (warmed) |
| storage condition |
desiccated |
| storage temp. |
−20°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
α-Methylnorepinephrine is a sympathomimetic amine and vasocinstrictor. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
α-Methylnorepinephrine is a sympathomimetic amine and vasoconstrictor. α-Methylnorepinephrine is used clinically in dentistry in local anesthetic solutions. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
α-Methylnorepinephrine (αMNE) is an α2-adrenergic agonist and is useful in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during myocardial dysfunction especially in animals. αMNE improves water absorption in the jejunum and is blood-brain barrier impermeable. |
| Features and Benefits: |
This compound is featured on the α2-Adrenoceptors page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here . |
| Packaging: |
10, 50 mg in glass bottle |
| Purity |
≥95% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. |
−20°C |
| UNSPSC |
12352200 |