Description

Noradrenalinequinone is a specialized quinone derivative of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and research chemical in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and biochemical probes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in neuroscience, cardiology, and metabolic disorder studies. The product is supplied to meet the stringent purity requirements of advanced chemical synthesis and analytical applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential adrenergic receptor modulators and related active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a precursor or standard in studies investigating catecholamine metabolism, oxidative stress pathways, and quinone biochemistry.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques.
• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Employed in research to study the interaction with enzymes like catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) and monoamine oxidase (MAO).
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its redox properties in the development of biosensors or electroactive materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Noradrenalinequinone
CAS No.	67896-55-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Norepinephrine Quinone; Noradrenochrome; 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylethylaminoquinone; 2,3-Dihydro-3,5,6-trihydroxy-1H-indole-7-one; Adrenochrome related compound; Leuco-adrenochrome oxidation product; 3,5,6-Trihydroxyindole; Contact for details on additional aliases.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Noradrenalinequinone is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management principles, and production can be aligned with cGMP standards for advanced research and development purposes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized, long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) is recommended for optimal stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark red powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Standard Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98% (High Purity Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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