Synephrine (hemitartrate)

Synephrine (Oxedrine) hemitartrate, an alkaloid, is an α-adrenergic and β-adrenergic agonist derived from the Citrus aurantium. Synephrine hemitartrate is a sympathomimetic compound and can be used for weight loss[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[16589-24-5]

Product Name Alternative

Oxedrine (hemitartrate)

UNSPSC

12352005

Target

Adrenergic Receptor; Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Neuronal Signaling

Applications

Neuroscience-Neuromodulation

Field of Research

Neurological Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/synephrine-hemitartrate.html

Solubility

10 mM in DMSO

Smiles

OC(C1=CC=C(O)C=C1)CNC.O=C(O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C(O)=O.[1/2]

Molecular Formula

C9H13NO2.1/2C4H6O6

Molecular Weight

242.26

References & Citations

[1]Thomas JE, et al. STEMI in a 24-year-old man after use of a synephrine-containing dietary supplement: a case report and review of the literature. Tex Heart Inst J. 2009;36 (6) :586-90.|[2]Huang YT, et al. Hemodynamic effects of synephrine treatment in portal hypertensive rats. Jpn J Pharmacol. 2001 Feb;85 (2) :183-8.