An endogenous biogenic amine
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(±)-para-Octopamine (hydrochloride)

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Technical Information
Formal Name
α-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-benzenemethanol, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
770-05-8
Synonyms
  • β,4-Dihydroxyphenethylamine
  • Epirenor
  • Norfen
  • NSC 108685
  • (±)-4-Octopamine
  • (±)-p-Octopamine
Molecular Formula
C8H11NO2 • HCl
Formula Weight
189.6
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 12 mg/mlDMSO: 12 mg/mlEthanol: 10 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
λmax
226, 276 nm
SMILES
OC1=CC=C(C(CN)O)C=C1.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C8H11NO2.ClH/c9-5-8(11)6-1-3-7(10)4-2-6;/h1-4,8,10-11H,5,9H2;1H
InChi Key
PUMZXCBVHLCWQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    (±)-para-Octopamine ((±)-p-Octopamine) is an endogenous biogenic amine commonly found in invertebrates. Structurally similar to norepinephrine, (±)-p-octopamine activates adrenergic-like receptors and evokes effects, in invertebrates, that parallel those of norepinephrine and epinephrine in mammals.1,2 In humans, (±)-p-octopamine is considered a trace amine which may interfere with aminergic pathways as well as signal through trace amine-associated receptors.3

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Evans, P.D., and Maqueira, B. Insect octopamine receptors: A new classification scheme based on studies of cloned Drosophila G-protein coupled receptors. Invert. Neurosci. 5(3-4), 111-118 (2005).

    2. Pflüger, H.J., and Duch, C. Dynamic neural control of insect muscle metabolism related to motor behavior. Physiology 26, 293-303 (2011).

    3. Zucchi, R., Chiellini, G., Scanlan, T.S., et al. Trace amine-associated receptors and their ligands. Br. J. Pharmacol. 149(8), 967-978 (2006).