NPEC-caged-dopamine

• CAT Number: I010873
• CAS Number: 1257326-23-0
• Molecular Formula: C17H18N2O6
• Molecular Weight: 346.33
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(2-nitrophenyl)ethyl N-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethyl]carbamate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C17H18N2O6/c1-11(13-4-2-3-5-14(13)19(23)24)25-17(22)18-9-8-12-6-7-15(20)16(21)10-12/h2-7,10-11,20-21H,8-9H2,1H3,(H,18,22)
• InChIKey: PDNNZLULXSQJGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C1=CC=CC=C1[N+](=O)[O-])OC(=O)NCCC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O

NPEC-caged-dopamine（Cat No.:I010873）is a chemically modified form of dopamine that is “caged” with a protecting group, which prevents its activity until it is exposed to light. The caging group can be cleaved by ultraviolet (UV) light, releasing active dopamine in a controlled manner. This compound is used primarily in neurobiological research to study dopamine signaling and its effects on neural circuits. By allowing precise temporal control of dopamine release, NPEC-caged-dopamine is valuable for investigating the role of dopamine in processes such as behavior, learning, and neurodegenerative diseases.