Norfenefrine
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AHFS/Drugs.com | International Drug Names |
ATC code | C01CA05 (WHO) |
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Synonyms | Norfenephrine Norphenephrine Norphenylephrine meta-Norsynephrine meta-Octopamine 3-Octopamine |
CAS Number | 536-21-0 ![]() 15308-34-6 (hydrochloride) |
PubChem (CID) | 4538 |
ChemSpider | 4379 ![]() |
UNII | D2P3M6SRN5 ![]() |
KEGG | D08286 ![]() |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL358040 ![]() |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.844 |
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Formula | C8H11NO2 |
Molar mass | 153.178 g/mol |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Norfenefrine (INN) or meta-octopamine (3-octopamine), also known as 3,β-dihydroxyphenethylamine, is an adrenergic agent used as a sympathomimetic drug which is marketed in Europe, Japan, and Mexico.[1][2] Along with its structural isomer p-octopamine and the tyramines, norfenefrine is a naturally occurring, endogenous trace amine and plays a role as a minor neurotransmitter in the brain.[3]
Some brand names for it include Coritat, Energona, Hypolind, and Novadral.
See also[edit]
- m-Tyramine
- Phenylephrine
- Metaraminol
- Norphenylephrine is the precursor used to make Ciclafrine.
References[edit]
- ^ Macdonald F (1997). Dictionary of Pharmacological Agents. CRC Press. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-412-46630-4. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- ^ Index Nominum 2000: International Drug Directory. Taylor & Francis. 2000. p. 750. ISBN 978-3-88763-075-1. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- ^ Danielson TJ, Boulton AA, Robertson HA (December 1977). "m-Octopamine, p-octopamine and phenylethanolamine in rat brain: a sensitive, specific assay and the effects of some drugs". Journal of Neurochemistry. 29 (6): 1131–5. doi:10.1111/j.1471-4159.1977.tb06519.x. PMID 340613.
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