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Sigma-Aldrich

α-Methylnorepinephrine

≥95% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

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

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H13NO3
CAS Number:
829-74-3
Molecular Weight:
183.20
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

powder

storage condition

desiccated

color

white to light brown

solubility

DMSO: 5 mg/mL, clear (warmed)

storage temp.

−20°C

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

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.
α-Methylnorepinephrine is a sympathomimetic amine and vasoconstrictor. α-Methylnorepinephrine is used clinically in dentistry in local anesthetic solutions.

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.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Effect of alpha-methylnorepinephrine, an alpha 2-adrenergic agonist, on jejunal absorption in neurally intact conscious dog
Herkes SM, et al.
Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 38(9), 1645-1650 (1993)
alpha-Methylnorepinephrine, a selective alpha2-adrenergic agonist for cardiac resuscitation
Sun S, et al.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 37(3), 951-956 (2001)

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