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Sigma-Aldrich

(−)-Epinephrine

≥99% (HPLC), powder, adrenoceptor agonist

Synonym(s):

(−)-Adrenalin, (R)-(−)-3,4-Dihydroxy-α-(methylaminomethyl)benzyl alcohol, L-Adrenaline, L-Epinephrine

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Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CH(OH)CH2NHCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
183.20
Beilstein:
2368277
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Product Name

(−)-Epinephrine,

Quality Level

mp

215 °C (dec.) (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CNC[C@H](O)c1ccc(O)c(O)c1

InChI

1S/C9H13NO3/c1-10-5-9(13)6-2-3-7(11)8(12)4-6/h2-4,9-13H,5H2,1H3/t9-/m0/s1

InChI key

UCTWMZQNUQWSLP-VIFPVBQESA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Adrenoceptor agonist.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the α1-Adrenoceptors, α2-Adrenoceptors and β-Adrenoceptors pages of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Reconstitution

This product is only slightly soluble in water. Other sources state that it is soluble at 2 mg/mL in DMSO. The product solubility is tested at 50 mg/mL in 0.5 M HCl. This stock concentration can be diluted further in a buffer or medium to the required final concentration. In general, culture medium is buffered such that the final pH is not effected. The compound will remain in solution.

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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