Adrenochrome (CAS 54-06-8)

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Alternate Names: 3-Hydroxy-1-methyl-5,6-indolinedione; 2,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-indole-5,6-dione

Application: Adrenochrome is an inhibitor of catechol-o-methyltransferase

CAS Number: 54-06-8

Molecular Weight: 179.17

Molecular Formula: C₉H₉NO₃

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.

* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data (including water content).

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Adrenochrome is an oxidation product of adrenaline (ephinephrine, norepinephrine). It inhibits COMT (Catechol-O-methyltransferase), promotes the synthesis of prostaglandins in brain tissue in vitro, promotes the secretion of nerve growth factor by L-M ce.

Physical State :

Solid

Solubility :

Soluble in water (0.3 mg/ml), ethanol, and 1 M sodium hydroxide (50 mg/ml, gives a dark brown solution).

Storage :

Store at -20° C

Melting Point :

125° C

Boiling Point :

~375.1° C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)

Density :

~1.4 g/cm³ (Predicted)

Refractive Index :

n²⁰_D 1.63 (Predicted)

pK Values :

pK_a: 13.31 (Predicted), pK_b: 3.3 (Predicted)

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.

WGK Germany :

RTECS :

NM1925000

PubChem CID :

5898

Merck Index :

14: 172

MDL Number :

MFCD00069732

EC Number :

200-192-8

SMILES :

CN1CC(C2=CC(=O)C(=O)C=C21)O

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Adrenochrome | CAS 54-06-8 SAMPLE Certificate of Analysis

Certificate of Analysis

SAMPLE Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Catalog Number:sc-206029

Lot Number:SAMPLE

Product Name:Adrenochrome

Molecular Formula:C₉H₉NO₃

Molecular Weight:179.17

Native Source:Synthetic

Test	Specification	Results
Appearance	Red to black solid	Very dark red solid
Identification (NMR)	Consistent with structure	Complies
Identification (Mass Spectrometry)	Consistent with structure	Complies
Purity		98%
Purity (HPLC)		98.66% (220 nm)
Carbon Content		60.11%
Hydrogen Content		4.94%
Nitrogen Content		8.15%

TEST CONDITIONS

Exp. Date: 1/24/2028

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PMID: 22426700 | Retinol induces morphological alterations and proliferative focus formation through free radical-mediated activation of multiple signaling pathways. | Gelain, DP. et al. 2012. Acta Pharmacol. Sin. 33: 558-567.

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You have answered, "Is this compound (C9H9NO) natural or synthetic"? apprx.100+ times in 2+ years, but not this question: Is there a similar naturally occurring compound,that synthetic (C9H9NO) imitates, if so, can u name it please? T Y ;-)

Asked by: Lifesciencegeek1

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Answered by: BlakeJ

Date published: 2023-04-11

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Date published: 2023-03-24

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Date published: 2023-03-16

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Date published: 2023-03-16

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Answered by: Technical Support

Date published: 2023-03-16

For research purposes, how many mgs are safe to take for human consumption, animal consumption(dogs, cats, etc.) and is there a weight to dosage ratio as there is with some other chemical compounds?

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Answered by: Blake J

Date published: 2023-03-16

Is this the naturally occurring type or synthetic? 

Asked by: ProfD

Thank you for your question. Adrenochrome sc-206029 is chemically synthesized.

Answered by: Tech Support Europe

Date published: 2023-03-16

What is this used for? And how would you use it?

Asked by: DizzyLuebb

Thanks for your question. Adrenochrome is an oxidation product of adrenaline (ephinephrine, norepinephrine). It inhibits COMT (Catechol-O-methyltransferase), promotes the synthesis of prostaglandins in brain tissue in vitro, promotes the secretion of nerve growth factor by L-M ce. Please contact our Technical Service Department for further questions.

Answered by: Technical Support 9

Date published: 2023-03-16

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