Description: Endogenous agonist at dopamine D1-5 receptors
Chemical Name: 3,4-Dihydroxyphenethylamine hydrochloride
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
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Biological Activity
Endogenous neurotransmitter that acts as an agonist at dopamine D1-5 receptors. Synthesized in the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area, and is a precursor in noradrenalin and adrenalin biosynthesis. Caged dopamine is also available (Cat. No 3992).
Technical Data
M. Wt
189.64
Formula
C8H11NO2.HCl
Storage
Store at -20°C
Purity
≥99% (HPLC)
CAS Number
62-31-7
PubChem ID
65340
InChI Key
CTENFNNZBMHDDG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Smiles
NCCC1=CC(O)=C(O)C=C1.Cl
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Solubility Data
Solvent
Max Conc. mg/mL
Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO
18.96
100
water
18.96
100
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 189.64. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
1 mM
5.27 mL
26.37 mL
52.73 mL
5 mM
1.05 mL
5.27 mL
10.55 mL
10 mM
0.53 mL
2.64 mL
5.27 mL
50 mM
0.11 mL
0.53 mL
1.05 mL
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Rivonelloet al (2007) Novel insights into dopamine receptor pharmacology. Eur.J.Endocrinol. 156 S13 PMID: 17413183
Cools
(2008) Role of dopamine in the motivational and cognitive control of behavior. Neuroscientist 14 381 PMID: 18660464
Fitzgerald and Dinan
(2008) Prolactin and dopamine: what is the connection? A review article. J.Psychopharmacol. 22 S12 PMID: