(−)-Epinephrine
SIGMA/E4250
Synonym: (−)-Adrenalin; (R)-(−)-3,4-Dihydroxy-α-(methylaminomethyl)benzyl alcohol; L-Adrenaline; L-Epinephrine
CAS Number: 51-43-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H13NO3
Molecular Weight: 183.20
EC Number: 200-098-7
MDL Number: MFCD00002204
Linear Formula: (HO)2C6H3CH(OH)CH2NHCH3
Product Type: Chemical
| InChI | 1S/C9H13NO3/c1-10-5-9(13) |
| InChI key | UCTWMZQNUQWSLP-VIFPVBQESA |
| mp | 215 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CNC[C@H](O)c1ccc(O)c(O)c1 |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Adrenoceptor agonist. |
| Features and Benefits: | This compound is featured on the α1-Adrenoceptors , α2-Adrenoceptors and β-Adrenoceptors pages of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here . |
| Packaging: | 1, 5, 10 g in glass bottle |
| Preparation Note: | This product is only slightly soluble in water. Other sources state that it is soluble at 2 mg/mL in DMSO. The product solubility is tested at 50 mg/mL in 0.5 M HCl. This stock concentration can be diluted further in a buffer or medium to the required final concentration. In general, culture medium is buffered such that the final pH is not effected. The compound will remain in solution. |
| Symbol | GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 + H331 - H310 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P262 - P280 - P301 + P310 + P330 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P311 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 23/24/25 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| mp | 215 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |


