L(-)-Epinephrine

L(-)-Epinephrine

Synonyms: (-)-epinephrine[qr];(R)-4-[1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]-1,2-benzenediol;(r)-epinephrine[qr];1,2-Benzenediol, 4-[1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]-, (R)-;1,2-Benzenediol,4-[1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]-,(R)-;1-1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylaminoethanol[qr];1-adrenalin[qr];1-Adrenaline
CAS: 51-43-4
MF: C9H13NO3
MW: 183.2
EINECS: 200-098-7

Chemical Properties off-white powder
Usage Endogenous catcholamine with combined α-and β-agonist activity. Principal sympathomimetic hormone produced by the adrenal medulla. Bronchodilator; cardiostimulant; mydriatic; antiglaucoma.
Usage L-Adrenaline (Epinephrine) belongs to a group of the compounds known as catecholamines, which play an important role in the regulation of physiological process in living organisms. The antioxidant activity and antioxidant mechanism of L-adrenaline was cla
Usage Gibberellic Acid-3 (GA-3) is a plant growth regulator
General Description White to nearly-white microcrystalline powder or granules. Odorless. Melting point 211-212°C. Aqueous solutions are slightly alkaline. Slightly bitter, numbing taste.
Air & Water Reactions L(-)-Epinephrine darkens slowly on exposure to air and light. Water insoluble. Readily soluble in aqueous solutions of inorganic acids. Solutions undergo oxidation in the presence of oxygen.
Reactivity Profile L(-)-Epinephrine is incompatible with oxidizers, alkalis, copper, iron, silver, zinc and other metals; gum and tannin. L(-)-Epinephrine is also incompatible with acids, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides. L(-)-Epinephrine reacts with salts of sulfurous acid .
Fire Hazard Flash point data for L(-)-Epinephrine are not available. L(-)-Epinephrine is probably combustible.