Description

(R)-Octopamine is a chiral, biogenic amine that serves as a key biochemical intermediate and research standard. Its high enantiomeric purity makes it an essential compound for studying adrenergic systems and metabolic pathways in both mammalian and insect models. This product is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science industries for analytical reference, biochemical synthesis, and advanced R&D applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a reference standard and chiral building block for investigating adrenergic receptor activity, metabolic disorders, and neurological pathways.
• Agrochemical Studies: Used in research on insect neurochemistry and the development of novel pest control agents targeting octopaminergic systems.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules and labeled compounds.
• Analytical & Quality Control: Employed as a high-purity standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for method development and validation.
• Nutritional & Sports Science Research: Investigated for its potential role in metabolic regulation and physiological performance in preclinical studies.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A fundamental tool for neuroscience, endocrinology, and comparative physiology studies across various biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-Octopamine
CAS No.	876-04-0
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO2
Molecular Weight	153.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-(-)-Octopamine; (R)-p-Hydroxyphenylethanolamine; D-(-)-Octopamine; (R)-1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-aminoethanol; R-(-)-Norsynephrine; β-Hydroxytyramine; Norden; Oxedrine; (R)-4-(2-Amino-1-hydroxyethyl)phenol
EINECS	212-886-1

Quality Control

Our (R)-Octopamine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess determination, identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, and stringent impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (R)-isomer
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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