(±)-Octopamine hydrochloride has been used:for neurotransmitter assaysto rupture the encased oocyte into the oviductto specifically induce dramatic assembly of reflectinto identify central octopamine receptor-expressing neurons (OARNs) involved in aggression in Drosophila
Octopamine is a biogenic amine, which functions as a neurotransmitter, neuromodulator and neurohormone. It is used to regulate various behaviors, such as learning, memoryand aggression. Octopamine is present in mammalian tissues, human urine and invertebrates.