Product Name

Histamine dihydrochloride

General description

Histamine 2HCl is an amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine.

Synonym

2-(4-Imidazolyl)ethylamine dihydrochloride

Purity

≥99%(HPLC)

CAS Number

56-92-8

Formula

C⁵H⁹N³ · 2HCl

Molecular Weight

184.07

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White or Off-white solid

Solubility(25℃)

DMSO

~3mg/mL

Ethanol

Insoluble

Water

≥50mg/mL

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol   Actions

Histamine dihydrochloride is an amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of HISTIDINE. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.

Application

Histamine Agonists

Drugs that bind to and activate histamine receptors. Although they have been suggested for a variety of clinical applications histamine agonists have so far been more widely used in research   than therapeutically.

l  Packaging & Storage

Packaging

1g

Storage temp.

0-5℃

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This   product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov