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D,L-Adrenochrome

Catalog No. A305250 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 54-06-8 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere Chembase ID: 108184

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
3-hydroxy-1-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydro-1H-indole-5,6-dione
IUPAC Traditional name
adrenochrome
Synonyms
3-Hydroxy-1-methyl-5,6-indolinedione,2,3-Dihydro-3-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-indole-5,6-dione

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 54-06-8

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Red Solid
Melting Point >110°C (dec.)
Solubility 50 mg in 1 mL 1M Sodium Hydroxide Gives a Dark Brown Solution
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Storage Condition Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)
The substance mainly responsible for the red colours produced during the mild oxidation of adrenaline

REFERENCES

  • Costa, V., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 20, 1183 (2007)
  • Sotomayor-Zarate, R., et al.: Biol Reproduc., 78, 673 (2007)