(+/-)-Octopamine hydrochloride, >=95%, solid
Application
(±)-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
Biochem/physiol Actions
α-adrenoceptor agonist; invertebrate neurotransmitter.
Caution
hygroscopic - handle under Argon
General description
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.
Packaging
5, 10 g in poly bottle
1 g in poly tube
| Colour | white to off-white |
|---|---|
| Quality Level | 200 |
| mp | ~170 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| InChI key | PUMZXCBVHLCWQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | 1S/C8H11NO2.ClH/c9-5-8(11)6-1-3-7(10)4-2-6;/h1-4,8,10-11H,5,9H2;1H |
| Manufacturer | SIGMA-ALDRICH |
| Form | solid |
| Assay | ≥95% |
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