CHEBI:141146 - α-methylnoradrenaline

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ChEBI Name α-methylnoradrenaline
ChEBI ID CHEBI:141146
ChEBI ASCII Name alpha-methylnoradrenaline
Definition A catecholamine in which the 2-aminoethyl group is substituted with a hydroxy group at C-1 and a methyl group at C-2, with configurations 1R,2S. A metabolite of α-methyl-L-dopa, it is an alpha2-adrenergic agonist and acts as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor, most often used in dentistry.
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): Bronsted base
A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Bronsted acid).
(via organic amino compound )
Biological Role(s): alpha-adrenergic agonist
An agent that selectively binds to and activates alpha-adrenergic receptors.
molecular messenger

(via monoamine molecular messenger )
Application(s): alpha-adrenergic agonist
An agent that selectively binds to and activates alpha-adrenergic receptors.
vasoconstrictor agent
Drug used to cause constriction of the blood vessels.
nasal decongestant
A drug used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract.
Related Structures
α-methylnoradrenaline is a Structural Derivative of
ammonia
Mass : 17.03056
Formula : H3N
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