Bioactivity | Octodrine (2-Amino-6-methylheptane) is a central nervous stimulant that increases the uptake of dopamine and noradrenaline. Octodrine is found to increase the pain threshold, cardiac rate (positive chronotropic effect) and myocardial contractility (positive inotropic effect)[1]. |
Name | Octodrine hydrochloride |
CAS | 5984-59-8 |
Formula | C8H20ClN |
Molar Mass | 165.70 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Fellows EJ, et al. The pharmacology of 2-amino-6-methylheptane. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1947 Aug;90(4):351-8. [2]. Valeria Catalani, et al. Octodrine: New Questions and Challenges in Sport Supplements. Brain Sci. 2018 Feb; 8(2): 34. |