Dopamine hydrochloride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

A neurotransmitter and vasopressor that modulates cortical activation. Dopamine hydrochloride is a vasopressor that moderates cortical activation. It is used as a precursor to norepinepherine and epinephrine. It is an important neurotransmitter and chemical messenger that helps in the transmission of signals in the brain and other vital areas.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
A neurotransmitter and vasopressor that modulates cortical activation. Dopamine hydrochloride is a vasopressor that moderates cortical activation. It is used as a precursor to norepinepherine and epinephrine. It is an important neurotransmitter and chemical messenger that helps in the transmission of signals in the brain and other vital areas.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in ether, petroleum ether, chloroform, benzene and toluene.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 62-31-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H12ClNO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 189.64
• MDL Number: MFCD00012898
• InChI Key: CTENFNNZBMHDDG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: dopamine hydrochloride, 3-hydroxytyramine hydrochloride, dopamine hcl, 4-2-aminoethyl benzene-1,2-diol hydrochloride, intropin, dopastat, revivan, dynatra, 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine hydrochloride, cardiosteril
• PubChem CID: 65340
• IUPAC Name: 4-(2-aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol;hydrochloride
• SMILES: [H+].[Cl-].NCCC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1

• Melting Point: 243°C to 250°C
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 3656720
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,3421
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in ether,petroleum ether,chloroform,benzene and toluene.
• Formula Weight: 189.64
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Dopamine hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	200-527-8
RTECSNumber	UX1092000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only