Octopamine hydrochloride, beta3 agonist: invertebrate biogenic amine (ab120770)
Key features and details
- Full β3 agonist: invertebrate biogenic amine
- CAS Number: 770-05-8
- Purity: > 99%
- Soluble in water to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Octopamine hydrochloride, beta3 agonist: invertebrate biogenic amine -
Description
Full β3 agonist: invertebrate biogenic amine -
Biological description
Full β3 agonist. Structurally and functionally homologous to norepinephrine. Neurotransmitter in invertebrates. Dual action on glucose transport in vitro; stimulates lipolysis via β3 receptor activation or stimulates uptake following oxidation by MAO. Induces synaptic neuropeptide release in the absence of Ca2+.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
770-05-8 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(±)-2-Amino-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanol hydrochloride -
Molecular weight
189.64 -
Molecular formula
C8H11NO2.HCl -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 100 mM -
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
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