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Sigma-Aldrich

(R)(−)-α-Methylhistamine dihydrochloride

solid, ≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(R)(−)-α-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4-ethanamine dihydrochloride

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H11N3 · 2HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
198.09
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

optical activity

[α]22/D −4°, c = 0.8 in H2O(lit.)

storage condition

desiccated

color

white to off-white

solubility

H2O: soluble

SMILES string

Cl.Cl.C[C@@H](N)Cc1c[nH]cn1

InChI

1S/C6H11N3.2ClH/c1-5(7)2-6-3-8-4-9-6;;/h3-5H,2,7H2,1H3,(H,8,9);2*1H/t5-;;/m1../s1

InChI key

IZHCNQFUWDFPCW-ZJIMSODOSA-N

Gene Information

human ... HRH3(11255)

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Application

(R)(−)-α-Methylhistamine dihydrochloride has been used as an agonist for the histamine H3 cell lines. It has also been used in the antagonist assay for the histamine H3 cell lines.

Biochem/physiol Actions

(R)(−)-α-Methylhistamine dihydrochloride is a potent, selective H3 histamine receptor agonist which crosses the blood-brain barrier. It can inhibit histamine synthesis and release.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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