6-Hydroxydopamine hydrochloride
Agent Name
6-Hydroxydopamine hydrochloride
CAS Number
28094-15-7
Formula
C8-H11-N-O3.Cl-H
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
2,4,5-Trihydroxyphenethylamine hydrochloride; 5-(2-Aminoethyl)-1,2,4-benzenetriol hydrochloride; 6-Hydroxydopamine chloride; Oxidopamine HCl; Oxidopamine hydrochloride; 1,2,4-Benzenetriol, 5-(2-aminoethyl)-, hydrochloride; 5-(2-Aminoethyl)-4-hydroxypyrocatechol hydrochloride; [ChemIDplus] 6-OHDA; 2,5-Dihydroxytyraminehydrochloride; 2-(2,4,5- Trihydroxyphenyl)ethylaminehydrochloride; 2,4,5-Trihydroxyphenethylaminehydrochloride; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
Beige hygroscopic solid; [CAMEO] Light brown powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Depletes neurons of catecholamines." [NTP]
Comments
Affects dopamine levels in striatum of CNS causing rigidity in acute intracerebral studies of rats; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Targets the nerves, heart, and GI tract; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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