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Fenoldopam hydrochloride (CAS 67227-56-9)

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Alternate Names:
6-Chloro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-3-benzazepine-7,8-diol hydrochloride
Application:
Fenoldopam hydrochloride is a selective D1-like dopamine receptor partial agonist
CAS Number:
67227-56-9
Molecular Weight:
342.22
Molecular Formula:
C16H16ClNO3•HCl
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Fenoldopam hydrochloride is a potent and selective dopamine receptor agonist that functions by activating dopamine receptors in smooth muscle cells, leading to vasodilation. This chemical′s mechanism of action involves stimulating dopamine receptors, particularly the D1 subtype, which results in relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and subsequent dilation of peripheral blood vessels. By specifically targeting dopamine receptors, fenoldopam hydrochloride exerts its vasodilatory effects without affecting other receptors, making it useful for studying the role of dopamine in vascular function. At the molecular level, fenoldopam hydrochloride binds to and activates dopamine receptors, triggering a cascade of intracellular signaling events that ultimately lead to vasodilation.


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Fenoldopam hydrochloride, 10 mg

sc-279160
10 mg
$159.00