Bioactivity | Bupropion morpholinol (Hydroxy Bupropion) is a major metabolite of Bupropion. Bupropion morpholinol inhibits Dopamine, Norepinephrine transporters and the α4β2 nicotinic receptor in vitro. Bupropion morpholinol contributes to antidepressant and smoking cessation activities[1][2][3]. |
Target | Dopamine transporter, Norepinephrine transporter, α4β2 nicotinic receptor |
Invitro | Bupropion morpholinol is produced from Bupropion by the genetically polymorphic enzyme CYP2B6 in vivo[1].Bupropion morpholinol inhibits [3H]norepinephrine uptake with an IC50 of 1.7 μM[2]. |
Name | Bupropion morpholinol |
CAS | 357399-43-0 |
Formula | C13H18ClNO2 |
Molar Mass | 255.74 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | -20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Zhu AZX, et, al. CYP2B6 and bupropion's smoking-cessation pharmacology: the role of hydroxybupropion. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2012 Dec;92(6):771-7. [2]. Damaj MI, et, al. Enantioselective effects of hydroxy metabolites of bupropion on behavior and on function of monoamine transporters and nicotinic receptors. Mol Pharmacol. 2004 Sep;66(3):675-82. [3]. Damaj MI, et, al. Effects of hydroxymetabolites of bupropion on nicotine dependence behavior in mice. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2010 Sep 1;334(3):1087-95. |