A neurotransmitter and vasopressor that modulates cortical activation. Dopamine hydrochloride is a vasopressor that moderates cortical activation. It is used as a precursor to norepinepherine and epinephrine. It is an important neurotransmitter and chemical messenger that helps in the transmission of signals in the brain and other vital areas.
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Applications
A neurotransmitter and vasopressor that modulates cortical activation. Dopamine hydrochloride is a vasopressor that moderates cortical activation. It is used as a precursor to norepinepherine and epinephrine. It is an important neurotransmitter and chemical messenger that helps in the transmission of signals in the brain and other vital areas.
Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in ether, petroleum ether, chloroform, benzene and toluene.
Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Zhai, C.; Li, D.; Li, L.; Sun, F.; Ma, H.; Liu, X. Experimental and theoretical study on the hydrogen bonding between dopamine hydrochloride and N,N-dimethyl formamide. Spectrochim. Acta, Part A. 2015, 145 (7), 500-504.
- Gosliga, J. M.; Barter, L. S. Cardiovascular effects of dopamine hydrochloride and phenylephrine hydrochloride in healthy isoflurane-anesthetized New Zealand White rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Am J Vet Res. 2015, 76 (2), 116-121.