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(R)-(−)-Phenylephrine hydrochloride (CAS 61-76-7)

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Alternate Names:
(R)-(−)-1-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-methylaminoethanol hydrochloride
Application:
(R)-(−)-Phenylephrine hydrochloride is an α1-adrenoceptor agonist
CAS Number:
61-76-7
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
203.67
Molecular Formula:
C9H13NO2•HCl
Supplemental Information:
This is as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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(R)-(−)-Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a phenylephrine (PE) and an alpha1-adrenoceptor agonist that promotes hypertrophic growth in the ventricular myocytes, and activates several MAPK signaling pathways. (R)-(−)-Phenylephrine hydrochloride is an activator of alpha1A-AR, alpha1D-AR and alpha1B-AR.


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(R)-(−)-Phenylephrine hydrochloride, 100 mg

sc-203677
100 mg
$49.00

(R)-(−)-Phenylephrine hydrochloride, 5 g

sc-203677A
5 g
$65.00
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