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M4773

Sigma-Aldrich

Metaraminol (+)-bitartrate salt

Synonym(s):

(−)-m-Hydroxyphenylpropanolamine bitartrate salt

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H13NO2 · C4H6O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
317.29
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

originator

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, U.S.

SMILES string

O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O.C[C@H](N)[C@H](O)c1cccc(O)c1

InChI

1S/C9H13NO2.C4H6O6/c1-6(10)9(12)7-3-2-4-8(11)5-7;5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10/h2-6,9,11-12H,10H2,1H3;1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t6-,9-;1-,2-/m01/s1

InChI key

VENXSELNXQXCNT-IJYXXVHRSA-N

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Application

Metaraminol (+)-bitartrate salt has been used to study the effects of adrenergic agonists in the mouse model of endometriosis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

α-adrenoceptor agonist.
Metaraminol may serve as a false sympathetic transmitter. It is a mixed α - and β-adrenergic agonist.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, U.S.. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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