rac Salsolinol Hydrochloride

• Catalog No.: S100000
• CAS Number: 70681-20-8
• M. F.: C10H14ClNO2
• M. W.: 215.67666
• Storage: -20°C Freezer

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 1-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-6,7-diol hydrochloride
• IUPAC Traditional name: (+)-salsolinol hydrochloride
• Synonyms: 1-Methyl-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline Hydrochloride; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1-methyl-6,7-isoquinolinediol Hydrochloride

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 70681-20-8

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid
• Melting Point: 223-224°C
• Solubility: Ethanol
• Solubility: Methanol
• Solubility: Water
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer
• Storage Warning: Store in freezer at -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)

Salsolinol is derived from the neurotransmitter dopamine and acetaldehyde. Interest in this molecule comes from studies suggesting that it might be involved in alcohol addiction, as acetaldehyde is both a well recognized substrate for the Pictet-Spengler

REFERENCES

• Weiner, C.D., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 27, 2699 (1978)
• O'Dell, D.K., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 15, 6164 (1978)