(−)-Epinephrine (+)-bitartrate salt
SIGMA/E4375 - solid
Synonym: L-3,4-Dihydroxy-α-(methylaminomethyl)benzyl alcohol D-hydrogen bitartrate salt; L-Adrenaline (+)-bitartrate salt; L-Adrenaline D-hydrogentartrate; L-Epinephrine D-hydrogentartrate
CAS Number: 51-42-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H13NO3 · C4H6O6
Molecular Weight: 333.29
EC Number: 200-097-1
MDL Number: MFCD00035077
Linear Formula: C9H13NO3 · C4H6O6
Product Type: Chemical
| color | white |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C9H13NO3.C4H6O6/c1-10- |
| InChI key | YLXIPWWIOISBDD-NDAAPVSOSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | O[C@H]([C@@H](O)C(O)=O)C( |
| solubility | alcohol: soluble |
| H2O: soluble | |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | (-)Epinephrine (+)-bitartrate salt has been used: • to test the possible existence of β-adrenergic vasodilation • to infuse into the adipose region to minimize blood loss and tissue contamination • as a platelet agonist in the preparation of optimal platelet aggregometry 96-well plates • in the measurement of total superoxide dismutase (tSOD) enzymatic activity |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Adrenergic receptor agonist. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Epinephrine is mainly liberated from adrenal medulla in response to stress, that is facilitated through sympathetic fibers. |
| Disclaimer: | Light sensitive |
| Features and Benefits: | This compound is featured on the α1-Adrenoceptors , α2-Adrenoceptors , β-Adrenoceptors and Dopamine, Norepinephrine and Epinephrine Synthesis pages of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here . |
| General description: | Epinephrine is a hormone, which is also termed as adrenaline. It is a monoamine and catecholamine. |
| Symbol | GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H300 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGI |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |


