NORFENEFRINE HCL

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Product Description


Mechanism of Action

NORFENEFRINE HCL (ID 26917) exhibits a complex and multi‑pathway biochemical activity pattern that may involve modulation of enzyme‑regulated catalytic cascades, receptor‑mediated intracellular signalling, mitochondrial bioenergetics, redox‑state homeostasis, membrane‑potential stabilisation, and transcription‑factor regulatory networks. Structural properties suggest possible interactions with catalytic residues, allosteric binding pockets, regulatory scaffolding proteins, transmembrane receptors and intracellular signalling intermediates. These mechanisms allow NORFENEFRINE HCL to influence phosphorylation–dephosphorylation cycles, second‑messenger systems (Ca²⁺, cAMP, IP₃, DAG), ROS buffering dynamics, ATP synthesis efficiency and the structural organisation of cytoskeletal components.

Depending on concentration and biological context, NORFENEFRINE HCL may shift metabolic routing, alter calcium flux, affect vesicular transport, reshape transcriptomic output and modify mitochondrial respiratory‑chain performance, contributing to its broad experimental applicability.

Benefits and Advantages

This compound is frequently used in advanced biochemical, pharmacological and mechanistic research areas, including:

  • Receptor–ligand interaction profiling and affinity‑mapping studies
  • Enzyme‑kinetic characterisation and catalytic‑pathway modelling
  • Mitochondrial‑function assays, ATP‑flux analysis and oxidative‑stress modelling
  • Transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and phosphoproteomics investigations
  • Cytoskeletal‑dynamics studies involving actin/tubulin regulation and membrane‑mechanics research
  • Apoptosis, autophagy, ferroptosis and necroptosis pathway explorations
  • Structure–activity relationship (SAR) development and molecular‑performance optimisation
  • Pharmacodynamic threshold modelling and dose–response curve definition

Side Effects and Risks

Laboratory‑observed or theoretically predicted risks include:

  • Redox imbalance, ROS accumulation and oxidative‑stress sensitisation
  • Mitochondrial overload or suppression of respiratory‑chain complexes
  • Disruption of ion‑channel homeostasis (Na⁺/K⁺/Ca²⁺)
  • Unintended receptor cross‑activation or inhibition
  • Membrane‑integrity compromise and cytoskeletal destabilisation
  • Dose‑dependent cytotoxicity, apoptosis or excessive autophagy
  • Transcriptional pathway destabilisation or inflammatory activation (NF‑κB, JNK, MAPK)

Prolonged exposure or excessive dosing may trigger metabolic collapse, transcriptional rewiring or epigenetic instability. Use solely in controlled laboratory environments under strict biosafety protocols.

Datasheet


Molecular Formula

C8H11NO2·HCl

Molecular Weight

189.64 g/mol

CAS Number

4779-94-6

Storage Condition

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light.

Solubility

Solubility depends on solvent and conditions (e.g., pH). Please contact us for solvent-specific guidance.

Purity

Purity information is available upon request (COA).

Synonym

norfenefrine hydrochloride; 4779-94-6; Norfenefrine HCl; Zondel; DTXSID1046710

IUPAC/Chemical Name

3-(2-amino-1-hydroxyethyl)phenol;hydrochloride

InChl Key

OWMFSWZUAWKDRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChl Code

InChI=1S/C8H11NO2.ClH/c9-5-8(11)6-2-1-3-7(10)4-6;/h1-4,8,10-11H,5,9H2;1H

References

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3016408;

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