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Yohimbine hydrochloride (CAS 65-19-0)

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Alternate Names:
Rauwolscine hydrochloride
Application:
Yohimbine hydrochloride is an α2-adrenoceptor antagonist
CAS Number:
65-19-0
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
390.91
Molecular Formula:
C21H26N2O3•HCl
Supplemental Information:
This is classified 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.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Yohimbine hydrochloride is a compound that functions as an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist. It acts by blocking the pre-synaptic alpha-2 adrenergic receptors, leading to an increase in the release of norepinephrine. At the molecular level, yohimbine hydrochloride competes with norepinephrine for binding to the alpha-2 adrenergic receptors, preventing the negative feedback inhibition of norepinephrine release. This mechanism of action ultimately leads to an increase in sympathetic outflow and can have effects on various physiological processes. In a research and development setting, yohimbine hydrochloride′s mechanism of action can be utilized to investigate the role of the sympathetic nervous system in different biological processes and to study the effects of increased sympathetic activity on specific physiological functions.


Yohimbine hydrochloride (CAS 65-19-0) References

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Yohimbine hydrochloride, 1 g

sc-204412
1 g
$50.00

Yohimbine hydrochloride, 5 g

sc-204412A
5 g
$168.00

Yohimbine hydrochloride, 25 g

sc-204412B
25 g
$520.00