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3,4-Dihydroxybenzylamine hydrobromide
98%
Synonym(s):
4-(Aminomethyl)catechol hydrobromide, DHBA hydrobromide
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CH2NH2 · HBr
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
220.06
Beilstein:
4002646
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level
Assay
98%
form
crystals
mp
184-186 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
Br.NCc1ccc(O)c(O)c1
InChI
1S/C7H9NO2.BrH/c8-4-5-1-2-6(9)7(10)3-5;/h1-3,9-10H,4,8H2;1H
InChI key
BVFZTXFCZAXSHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
<ul>
<li><strong>Oxidative Polymerization of 3,4-Dihydroxybenzylamine:</strong> 3,4-Dihydroxybenzylamine is used in the synthesis of poly[3,4-dihydroxybenzylamine] (PDHBA) by oxidative polymerization, exploring its application as a lower homolog of dopamine for potential use in synthetic pathways and materials science (Petran et al., 2023).</li>
<li><strong>Detection of Urinary Free Metanephrines:</strong> Utilizing 3,4-Dihydroxybenzylamine hydrobromide as an internal standard, this research enhances the detection accuracy of urinary free metanephrines for diagnosing pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas, showcasing its importance in clinical diagnostic applications (Wang et al., 2020).</li>
<li><strong>Development of HPLC-ECD Method:</strong> A study developed an HPLC-ECD method using 3,4-Dihydroxybenzylamine as an internal standard for the analysis of vitamin C in plasma, demonstrating the chemical’s utility in enhancing analytical methodologies in biochemical research (Clark and Frank, 2016).</li>
<li><strong>Fluorescence Analysis of Catecholamines:</strong> 3,4-Dihydroxybenzylamine is used as an internal standard to determine catecholamines and related compounds in rat brain tissue, underlining its application in neurochemical analysis and research (Fonseca et al., 2017).</li>
</ul>
<li><strong>Oxidative Polymerization of 3,4-Dihydroxybenzylamine:</strong> 3,4-Dihydroxybenzylamine is used in the synthesis of poly[3,4-dihydroxybenzylamine] (PDHBA) by oxidative polymerization, exploring its application as a lower homolog of dopamine for potential use in synthetic pathways and materials science (Petran et al., 2023).</li>
<li><strong>Detection of Urinary Free Metanephrines:</strong> Utilizing 3,4-Dihydroxybenzylamine hydrobromide as an internal standard, this research enhances the detection accuracy of urinary free metanephrines for diagnosing pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas, showcasing its importance in clinical diagnostic applications (Wang et al., 2020).</li>
<li><strong>Development of HPLC-ECD Method:</strong> A study developed an HPLC-ECD method using 3,4-Dihydroxybenzylamine as an internal standard for the analysis of vitamin C in plasma, demonstrating the chemical’s utility in enhancing analytical methodologies in biochemical research (Clark and Frank, 2016).</li>
<li><strong>Fluorescence Analysis of Catecholamines:</strong> 3,4-Dihydroxybenzylamine is used as an internal standard to determine catecholamines and related compounds in rat brain tissue, underlining its application in neurochemical analysis and research (Fonseca et al., 2017).</li>
</ul>
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Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary 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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