CHEBI:141146 - α-methylnoradrenaline

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ChEBI Name α-methylnoradrenaline
ChEBI ID CHEBI:141146
ChEBI ASCII Name alpha-methylnoradrenaline
Definition A catecholamine in which the 2-aminoethyl group is substituted with a hydroxy group at C-1 and a methyl group at C-2, with configurations 1R,2S. A metabolite of α-methyl-L-dopa, it is an alpha2-adrenergic agonist and acts as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor, most often used in dentistry.
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Formula C9H13NO3
Net Charge 0
Average Mass 183.205
Monoisotopic Mass 183.08954
InChI InChI=1S/C9H13NO3/c1-5(10)9(13)6-2-3-7(11)8(12)4-6/h2-5,9,11-13H,10H2,1H3/t5-,9-/m0/s1
InChIKey GEFQWZLICWMTKF-CDUCUWFYSA-N
SMILES [C@@H]([C@@H](N)C)(O)C1=CC(O)=C(C=C1)O
Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): Bronsted base
A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Bronsted acid).
(via organic amino compound )
Biological Role(s): alpha-adrenergic agonist
An agent that selectively binds to and activates alpha-adrenergic receptors.
molecular messenger

(via monoamine molecular messenger )
Application(s): alpha-adrenergic agonist
An agent that selectively binds to and activates alpha-adrenergic receptors.
vasoconstrictor agent
Drug used to cause constriction of the blood vessels.
nasal decongestant
A drug used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract.
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ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing α-methylnoradrenaline (CHEBI:141146) has role α-adrenergic agonist (CHEBI:35569)
α-methylnoradrenaline (CHEBI:141146) has role nasal decongestant (CHEBI:77715)
α-methylnoradrenaline (CHEBI:141146) has role vasoconstrictor agent (CHEBI:50514)
α-methylnoradrenaline (CHEBI:141146) is a catecholamine (CHEBI:33567)
IUPAC Name
4-(2-amino-1-hydroxypropyl)benzene-1,2-diol
INNs Sources
corbadrina WHO MedNet
corbadrine WHO MedNet
corbadrinum WHO MedNet
Synonyms Sources
α-(1-aminoethyl)-3,4-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol ChemIDplus
α-methylnorepinephrine ChEBI
isoadrenaline ChemIDplus
levonordefrin ChemIDplus
Methylnoradrenaline ChemIDplus
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Registry Numbers Types Sources
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829-74-3 CAS Registry Number ChemIDplus
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Last Modified
25 June 2018