A5752

Adrenochrome

• Synonym(s): 3-Hydroxy-1-methyl-5,6-indolinedione
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₉H₉NO₃
• CAS Number: 54-06-8
• Molecular Weight: 179.17
• EC Number: 200-192-8
• MDL number: MFCD00069732
• PubChem Substance ID: 24891016
• NACRES: NA.47

Properties

• assay: >95% (HPLC)
• Quality Level: 200
• form: powder
• εmax: 3-4.5 at 485-490 nm in water; 9.0-10.5 at 299-304 nm in water
• application(s): diagnostic assay manufacturing; hematology; histology
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: CN1CC(O)C2=CC(=O)C(=O)C=C12
• InChI: 1S/C9H9NO3/c1-10-4-9(13)5-2-7(11)8(12)3-6(5)10/h2-3,9,13H,4H2,1H3
• InChI key: RPHLQSHHTJORHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Adrenochrome has been used to study the effect of adrenochrome on coronary artery constriction in the rat heart.

Packaging

25, 250 mg in glass insert

Biochem/physiol Actions

Adrenochrome is an oxidation product of adrenaline. It has been implicated in cardiotoxicity. It is a short-lived cytotoxic molecule and is part of the leukocyte response used to kill bacteria. Adrenochrome is also suggested to exhibit psychotomimetic effects. It is used to determine superoxide dismutase activity.

Other Notes

Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. A5752.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves