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Epinephrine

CHEBI:CHEBI_28918

Definition

The R-enantiomer of adrenaline. It is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands resulting in the 'fight-or-flight' response.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C9H13NO3
Molecular Mass
183.20440
Charge
0
SMILES
CNC[C@H](O)c1ccc(O)c(O)c1
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H13NO3/c1-10-5-9(13)6-2-3-7(11)8(12)4-6/h2-4,9-13H,5H2,1H3/t9-/m0/s1
InChIKey
UCTWMZQNUQWSLP-VIFPVBQESA-N

Alternative Names

  • (-)-(R)-epinephrine
  • (-)-3,4-dihydroxy-alpha-((methylamino)methyl)benzyl alcohol
  • (-)-adrenaline
  • (R)-(-)-Adnephrine
  • (R)-(-)-adrenaline
  • (R)-(-)-Adrenaline
  • (R)-(-)-Epinephrine
  • (R)-(-)-Epirenamine
  • 4-[(1R)-1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]-1,2-benzenediol
  • 4-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]benzene-1,2-diol
  • Adrenalin
  • adrenaline
  • epinefrina
  • Epinephrin
  • epinephrine
  • epinephrinum
  • Epipen
  • Epipen JR
  • L-Adrenaline
  • levoepinephrine
  • Primatene

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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DRON_00010000
3992
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Epinephrine

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