(S) -Higenamine (hydrobromide)
(S) -Higenamine ((S) -Norcoclaurine) hydrobromide, a S-enantiomer of Higenamine, is the entry compound in benzylisoquinoline alkaloid biosynthesis. (S) -Higenamine hydrobromide is produced by the condensation of dopamine and 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde (4-HPAA) by norcoclaurine synthase (NCS) [1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[105990-27-0]
Product Name Alternative
(S) -Norcoclaurine (hydrobromide)
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/s-higenamine-hydrobromide.html
Purity
97.85
Solubility
10 mM in DMSO
Smiles
OC1=CC2=C([C@H](CC3=CC=C(O)C=C3)NCC2)C=C1O.[H]Br
Molecular Formula
C16H18BrNO3
Molecular Weight
352.22
References & Citations
[1]Minami H, et al. Functional analysis of norcoclaurine synthase in Coptis japonica. J Biol Chem. 2007;282 (9) :6274‐6282.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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