For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
Methoxy Adrenaline Hydrochloride(CAT: C000256) is an impurity related to Epinephrine. Epinephrine, an endogenous catecholamine, exhibits combined α- and β-agonist activity. As the principal sympathomimetic hormone produced by the adrenal medulla, Epinephrine plays roles as a bronchodilator, cardiostimulant, mydriatic, and antiglaucoma agent. The presence of Methoxy Adrenaline Hydrochloride as an impurity highlights the importance of purity and quality control in pharmaceuticals.
| Catalog Number | C000256 |
| CAS Number | 74571-90-7 |
| Synonyms | 4-[1-Methoxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]-1,2-benzenediol Hydrochloride; 4-[1-Methoxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]pyrocatechol Hydrochloride; 4-(α-Methoxy-β-methylaminoethyl)pyrocatechol Hydrochloride |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₀H₁₆ClNO₃ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Solubility | Methanol (Sparingly), Water (Slightly) |
| Appearance | White to Pale Beige Solid |
| Storage | -20°C, Hygroscopic |
| Reference | Cucinotta, V., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 37, 1009 (2005); Marin-Zamora, M., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 55, 4569 (2007); Kao, B., et al.: J. Perinatol., 28, 205 (2008) |
