Product Name

Oxidopa mine hydrobromide

General description

Oxidopamine hydrobromide is a neurotoxic synthetic organic compound that acts as an antagonist of the neurotransmitter dopamine with potential antineoplastic activity.

Synonym

6-hydroxydopamine; 6-OHDA; 2,4,5-trihydroxyphenethylamine; 5-(2-aminoethyl)benzene-1,2,4-triol; hydrobromide

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

636-00-0

Formula

C⁸H¹²BrNO³

Molecular Weight

250.09

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥45mg/ml

Ethanol

≥45mg/ml

Water

≥45mg/ml

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

A neurotransmitter analogue that depletes noradrenergic stores in nerve endings and induces a reduction of dopamine levels in the brain. Its mechanism of action is related to the production of cytolytic free-radicals.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

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