Description
Octopamine is a biogenic amine, which functions as a neurotransmitter, neuromodulator and neurohormone and used to regulate various behaviors, such as learning, memory and aggression. It is an α-adrenoceptor agonist and a known invertebrate neurotransmitter, present in mammalian tissues, human urine and invertebrates.
CAS No.
770-05-8
Concentration
98.00%
Applications
Octopamine hydrochloride has been used:
1. In neurotransmitter assays
2. To rupture the encased oocyte into the oviduct
3. To specifically induce dramatic assembly of reflectin
4. To identify central octopamine receptor-expressing neurons (OARNs) involved in aggression in Drosophila
Additional information
Size | 1 g, 5 g, 10 g |
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