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282553

Sigma-Aldrich

(1R,2S)-(−)-Norephedrine

99%

Synonym(s):

(1R,2S)-2-Amino-1-phenyl-1-propanol, L-(−)-Norephedrine

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH(OH)CH(CH3)NH2
CAS Number:
492-41-1
Molecular Weight:
151.21
Beilstein:
2207678
EC Number:
207-755-7
MDL number:
MFCD00008079
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
PubChem Substance ID:
24857054

Assay

99%

form

solid

optical activity

[α]20/D −41°, c = 7 in 1 M HCl

mp

51-53 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[C@H](N)[C@H](O)c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C9H13NO/c1-7(10)9(11)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7,9,11H,10H2,1H3/t7-,9-/m0/s1

InChI key

DLNKOYKMWOXYQA-CBAPKCEASA-N

Gene Information

rat ... Adra1a(29412) , Adra1b(24173) , Adra1d(29413)

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

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)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

282553-BULK:
282553-1G:
282553-VAR:
282553-50G:
282553-10G:

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01804AH

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Osquel Barroso et al.
Drug testing and analysis, 4(5), 320-329 (2011-05-07)
Due to its stimulatory effects on the central nervous system, and its structural similarity to banned stimulants such as ephedrine and methamphetamine, pseudoephedrine (PSE) at high doses is considered as an ergogenic aid for boosting athletic performance. However, the status
Raz Krizevski et al.
Journal of ethnopharmacology, 114(3), 432-438 (2007-10-12)
Khat (Catha edulis Forsk., Celastraceae) is a perennial shrub that was introduced to Israel by Yemenite immigrants. Khat young leaves are chewed as a stimulant. The main stimulating active principles in this plant are the phenylpropylamino alkaloids (-)-cathinone [(S)-alpha-aminopropiophenone], (+)-cathine
John S Chappell et al.
Forensic science international, 195(1-3), 108-120 (2009-12-29)
A primary concern with the forensic analysis of the khat plant (Catha edulis) has been the need to preserve the principle psychoactive component, cathinone, which converts to the less-active substance, cathine, after harvesting. The loss of cathinone has serious legal
Hyeon-Kyu Lee et al.
The Journal of organic chemistry, 77(12), 5454-5460 (2012-05-25)
Each of the enantiomers of both norephedrine and norpseudoephedrine were stereoselectively prepared from the common, prochiral cyclic sulfamidate imine of racemic 1-hydroxy-1-phenyl-propan-2-one by employing asymmetric transfer hydrogenation (ATH) catalyzed by the well-defined chiral Rh-complexes, (S,S)- or (R,R)-Cp*RhCl(TsDPEN), and HCO(2)H/Et(3)N as
Veniero Gambaro et al.
Forensic science international, 217(1-3), 87-92 (2011-10-26)
In the last years, all the vegetable material supposed to belong to the Catha Edulis species, seized at the Malpensa and Orio al Serio airports, were analyzed in our laboratory on behalf of the Tribunals of Busto Arsizio and Bergamo
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