EINECS: 200-098-7
Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₃NO₃
Synonyms: L-Epinephrine; L-Adrenaline base; l-3,4-Dihydroxy-alpha-(methylaminomethyl)benzyl alcohol; L-Adrenaline; L-Adrenalin; Epinephrine
Appearance: white to yellowish fine crystalline powder
Molecular Weight: 183.21
Density: 1.283 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 413.1 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 208-211℃
Flash Point: 207.9 °C
Alpha: -51.5 o (C=4, 1M HCL, DRY SUB)
Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
Refractive index: -51.5 ° (C=4, 1mol/L HCl)
Solubility: <0.01 g/100 mL at 18 °C
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents. Light sensitive.
Usage: Endogenous catcholamine with combined α-and β-agonist activity. Principal sympathomimetic hormone produced by the adrenal medulla. Bronchodilator; cardiostimulant; mydriatic; antiglaucoma.