Higenamine

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Higenamine Structure
Higenamine structure
Common Name Higenamine
CAS Number 5843-65-2 Molecular Weight 271.311
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 522.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H17NO3 Melting Point 208-210℃
MSDS N/A Flash Point 209.6±20.7 °C

 Use of Higenamine


Higenamine (Norcoclaurine), a β2-AR agonist, is a key component of the Chinese herb aconite root that prescribes for treating symptoms of heart failure in the oriental Asian countries. Higenamine (Norcoclaurine) has anti-apoptotic effects[1][2].

Summary: (RS)-norcoclaurine, also known as Higenamine, Chinese name is 去甲基衡州乌药碱 or 去甲乌头碱, has a CAS number of 5843-65-2, molecular formula of C16H17NO3, and molecular weight of 271.311. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name (RS)-norcoclaurine
Synonym More Synonyms

 Higenamine Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Higenamine (Norcoclaurine), a β2-AR agonist, is a key component of the Chinese herb aconite root that prescribes for treating symptoms of heart failure in the oriental Asian countries. Higenamine (Norcoclaurine) has anti-apoptotic effects[1][2].
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Target

β2-AR[1]

References

[1]. Wu MP, et al. Higenamine protects ischemia/reperfusion induced cardiac injury and myocyte apoptosis through activation of β2-AR/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Pharmacol Res. 2016 Feb;104:115-23.

[2]. Lee SR, et al. Acute oral intake of a higenamine-based dietary supplement increases circulating free fatty acidsand energy expenditure in human subjects. Lipids Health Dis. 2013 Oct 21;12:148.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 522.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 208-210℃
Molecular Formula C16H17NO3
Molecular Weight 271.311
Flash Point 209.6±20.7 °C
Exact Mass 271.120850
PSA 72.72000
LogP 1.41
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.4 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.666
InChIKey WZRCQWQRFZITDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Oc1ccc(CC2NCCc3cc(O)c(O)cc32)cc1

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
GG5370000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Coclaurine, O-demethyl-, (+-)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
5843-65-2
LAST UPDATED :
199503
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C16-H17-N-O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
271.34

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
3350 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
JOETD7 Journal of Ethnopharmacology. (Elsevier Scientific Pub. Ireland Ltd., POB 85, Limerick, Ireland) V.1- 1979- Volume(issue)/page/year: 4,247,1981
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
300 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
JOETD7 Journal of Ethnopharmacology. (Elsevier Scientific Pub. Ireland Ltd., POB 85, Limerick, Ireland) V.1- 1979- Volume(issue)/page/year: 4,247,1981
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
58900 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
JOETD7 Journal of Ethnopharmacology. (Elsevier Scientific Pub. Ireland Ltd., POB 85, Limerick, Ireland) V.1- 1979- Volume(issue)/page/year: 4,247,1981

 HigenamineBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Potency was measured by the displacement of [3H]spiperone binding to human D2 dopamin...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: D(2) dopamine receptor
External Id: CHEMBL670395
Name: Inhibition of MAO (unknown origin)
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL5224066
Name: Inhibition of LSD1 (unknown origin)
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Lysine-specific histone demethylase 1A
External Id: CHEMBL5224065
Name: Primary qHTS for inhibitors of NSP2Pro chikungunya virus (CHIKV)
Source: NCGC
External Id: APP-Toga-CHIKV-nsp2-p
Name: Agonist activity at beta2 adrenergic receptor in rat L6 cell lysate assessed as incre...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Beta-2 adrenergic receptor
External Id: CHEMBL4180557
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Higenamine
1-(4-Hydroxybenzyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisochinolin-6,7-diol
(R,S)-norcoclaurine
(+-)-O-Demethylcoclaurine
Coclaurine,O-demethyl-,(+-)
1-(p-hydroxybenzyl)-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline
(+-)-Demethylcoclaurine
rac-norcoclaurine
1-(4-Hydroxybenzyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-isoquinolinediol
(±)-HIGENAMINE
Norcoclaurine
1-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-6,7-diol
1-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-6,7-diol
UNII:TBV5O16GAP
6,7-Isoquinolinediol,1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-((4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl)-,(+-)

 Higenamine | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the boiling point of (RS)-norcoclaurine?
A: Boiling point of (RS)-norcoclaurine is 522.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the English name of (RS)-norcoclaurine?
A: The English name of (RS)-norcoclaurine is (RS)-norcoclaurine.
Q: What is the melting point of (RS)-norcoclaurine?
A: Melting point of (RS)-norcoclaurine is 208-210℃.
Q: What is the CAS number of (RS)-norcoclaurine?
A: CAS number of (RS)-norcoclaurine is 5843-65-2.
Q: What is the InChIKey of (RS)-norcoclaurine?
A: InChIKey of (RS)-norcoclaurine is WZRCQWQRFZITDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular formula of (RS)-norcoclaurine?
A: Molecular formula of (RS)-norcoclaurine is C16H17NO3.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of (RS)-norcoclaurine?
A: SMILES notation of (RS)-norcoclaurine is Oc1ccc(CC2NCCc3cc(O)c(O)cc32)cc1.
Q: What are the upstream materials of (RS)-norcoclaurine?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of (RS)-norcoclaurine: 51-61-6;7339-87-9;1421820-28-1;93-40-3;114105-64-5;114105-51-0;1421820-27-0.
Q: What is the molecular weight of (RS)-norcoclaurine?
A: Molecular weight of (RS)-norcoclaurine is 271.311.
Q: What are the uses of (RS)-norcoclaurine?
A: Main uses of (RS)-norcoclaurine: Higenamine (Norcoclaurine), a β2-AR agonist, is a key component of the Chinese herb aconite root that prescribes for treating symptoms of heart failure in the oriental Asian countries. Higenamine (Norcoclaurine) has anti-apoptotic effects[1][2].

 Higenaminefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

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