Norfenefrine (INN ; also known as meta-octopamine, 3-octopamine, norphenylephrine, and 3,β-dihydroxyphenethylamine) is an adrenergic agent used as a sympathomimetic drug which is marketed in Europe, Japan, and Mexico.[1][4][5] Along with its structural isomer p-octopamine and the tyramines, norfenefrine is a naturally occurring, endogenous trace amine and plays a role as a minor neurotransmitter in the brain.[6]
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Other names | Norfenephrine; Norphenephrine; Norphenylephrine; meta-Norsynephrine; meta-Octopamine; 3-Octopamine[1] |
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Metabolism | m-hydroxymandelic acid[2][3] |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.844 |
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Formula | C8H11NO2 |
Molar mass | 153.181 g·mol−1 |
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Some brand names for it include Coritat, Energona, Hypolind, and Novadral.
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- ^ Danielson TJ, Boulton AA, Robertson HA (December 1977). "m-Octopamine, p-octopamine and phenylethanolamine in rat brain: a sensitive, specific assay and the effects of some drugs". Journal of Neurochemistry. 29 (6): 1131–1135. doi:10.1111/j.1471-4159.1977.tb06519.x. PMID 340613. S2CID 26137006.