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Usage

Chemical Structure

A benzene ring with two hydroxyl groups attached, a side chain containing an acetyloxy group and a methylamino group.

Functional Groups

Hydroxyl, Acetyloxy, Methylamino

Molecular Weight

169.18 g/mol

Appearance

Colorless to white crystalline solid

Solubility

Soluble in water, ethanol, and methanol

Melting Point

62-65°C

Boiling Point

Decomposes at high temperatures

Density

1.25 g/cm3

Optical Activity

(+)-Norepinephrine (levorotatory) and (-)-Norepinephrine (dextrorotatory) forms

Biological Role

Neurotransmitter and hormone involved in stress response, mood regulation, attention, arousal, blood pressure, and heart rate regulation.

Medical Uses

Treatment of low blood pressure, ADHD, and depression

Mechanism of Action

Acts on adrenergic receptors in the nervous system, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and alertness.

Side Effects

Increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, anxiety, and insomnia

Drug Interactions

May interact with other medications that affect the nervous system or blood pressure.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture.

Safety Measures

Handle with care, use gloves and safety goggles, and avoid inhalation or ingestion.

Environmental Impact

Not classified as a hazardous substance, but proper disposal is recommended to prevent environmental contamination.

Upstream product

• 92653-34-4 1-acetoxy-1-(3,4-diacetoxy-phenyl)-2-methylamino-ethane 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

A mild procedure for rapid and selective deprotection of aryl acetates using natural kaolinitic clay as a reusable catalyst

A variety of aryl acetates are selectively cleaved to the corresponding phenols using natural kaolinitic clay in methanol under mild conditions (25°C).