CAS 770-05-8: (±)-Octopamine hydrochloride

Octopamine HCL has the ability to halt catabolism of proteinaceous tissues. It is very important while losing weight to maximize adipose loss while minimizing the loss of muscle and other lean body tissue. Octopamine Hcl (norepinephrine) is best known as an effective ephedrine alternative, claiming to boost energy while reduce weight in bodybuilding industry for weight loss purpose. In addition, many users believe octopamine hcl is a good nootropic compound that makes our brain easy to focus, enhances motivation as a wakefulness promoter. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Stability Hygroscopic Applications A biogenic amine that is the phenol analog of Noradrenaline. It is a neurosecretory product found in several vertebrates and invertebrates. Adrenergic. References Pisano, et al.: Biochim. Biophys. Acta., 43, 566 (1960), Breen, C.A., et al.: Nature, 303, 716 (1983)

Rac octopamine hydrochloride is an alkyl alkyl amine. It is used as a diagnostic agent and has been shown to be a substrate for the enzyme dopamine β-hydroxylase in human blood serum. Rac octopamine hydrochloride is also metabolized by enzymes such as monoamine oxidase, which may lead to toxicological effects. The metabolic rate of rac octopamine hydrochloride has been shown to be increased in patients with cardiac disease or undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment.