Description

2-Octopamine is a biogenic amine and a structural analog of norepinephrine, playing a significant role in research related to neurotransmitter systems. This compound is valued for its high purity and stability, making it a reliable standard and intermediate for advanced scientific and industrial applications. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, and fine chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Acts as a key reference standard and biochemical tool in neuropharmacology studies, particularly for investigating adrenergic and octopaminergic receptor systems.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Intermediate: Serves as a crucial synthetic building block in the production of more complex therapeutic agents and diagnostic compounds.
• Life Science Research: Used in cell culture studies, enzyme assays, and as a probe to study metabolic pathways involving trace amines.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a certified standard for method development and validation in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques to ensure accurate quantification.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a specialized intermediate for the synthesis of novel organic molecules in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Octopamine
CAS No.	2234-25-5
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO2
Molecular Weight	153.18 g/mol
Synonyms	para-Octopamine; (+/-)-Octopamine; DL-Octopamine; Norsynephrine; Norphenephrine; α-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenemethanol; 1-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-aminoethanol; Benzyl alcohol, α-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-
EINECS	218-787-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Octopamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling via advanced techniques like HPLC and spectroscopy. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to ensure compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.