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Details

Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Molecular Formula C8H11NO2
Molecular Weight 153.1784
Optical Activity ( + / - )
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of NORFENEFRINE

SMILES

NCC(O)C1=CC(O)=CC=C1

InChI

InChIKey=LRCXRAABFLIVAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C8H11NO2/c9-5-8(11)6-2-1-3-7(10)4-6/h1-4,8,10-11H,5,9H2

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Description

Norfenefrine or meta-octopamine, also known as 3,β-dihydroxyphenethylamine, is an adrenergic agent used as a sympathomimetic drug which is marketed in Europe, Japan, and Mexico. Along with its structural isomer p-octopamine and the tyramines, norfenefrine is a naturally occurring, endogenous trace amine and plays a role as a minor neurotransmitter in the brain. Norfenefrine controls blood pressure in acute hypotensive states eg pheochromocytomectomy, sympathectomy, poliomyelitis, spinal anesth, MI, septicemia, blood transfusion and drug reactions. Adjunct in treatment of cardiac arrest and hypotension.

CNS Activity

Approval Year

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Unknown
Primary
Nevadral Retard

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
For the treatment of female stress incontinence 60 mg were given in slow-release tablets.
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
At 0.1 and 1 umol/l, norfenefrine caused contractions of the rabbit pulmonary artery strips