3-O-Methyldopamine hydrochloride

Chemical Properties

light beige crystalline solid

Uses

3-Methoxy-p-tyramine is a major metabolite of Dopamine (D533780); product of catechol O-methyltransferase.

General Description

3-Methoxytyramine is a metabolite of dopamine, a catecholamine which acts as a neurotransmitter for dopamine receptors and a neurohormone for regulation of numerous brain functions. 3-Methoxytyramine levels can serve as a biomarker for the diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumors such as pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma. This certified solution standard is suitable for LC/MS applications in diagnostic testing, endocrinology, and clinical chemistry.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Major metabolite of dopamine; product of catechol O-methyltransferase.