Histamine, histamine receptor agonist (ab146241)
Key features and details
- Potent vasodilator and endogenous histamine receptor agonist.
- CAS Number: 51-45-6
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Histamine, histamine receptor agonist -
Description
Potent vasodilator and endogenous histamine receptor agonist. -
Alternative names
- 1H-Imidazole-4-ethanamine
- 2-(4-Imidazolyl)ethylamine
- Ergotidine
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Biological description
Potent vasodilator. Formed by the decarboxylation of L-histidine. Acts as an agonist for endogenous histamine receptors. Histamine H1 receptor activation mobilizes Ca2+; H2 activation stimulates adenylate cyclase activity in neurons. Activates nitric oxide synthase (NOS).
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CAS Number
51-45-6 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
111.10 -
Molecular formula
C5H9N3 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
