Histamine
Histamine
Histamine
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Histamine

CAS: 51-45-6 | C5H9N3 | 111.15 g/mol
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Catalog number J61727.03
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS51-45-6
IUPAC Name2-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethan-1-amine
Molecular FormulaC5H9N3
InChI KeyNTYJJOPFIAHURM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESNCCC1=CN=CN1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay from Supplier's CofA≥97.0%
Appearance (Color)White to pale yellow to pale brown
Loss on Drying≤3.0%
FormPowder or crystals or crystalline powder
Histamine inhibits the synthesis of IL-2 and γ-IFN in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and lipopolysaccharide-induced synthesis of TNF-α in monocytes via H2 receptor activation. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.

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Applications
Histamine inhibits the synthesis of IL-2 and γ-IFN in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and lipopolysaccharide-induced synthesis of TNF-α in monocytes via H2 receptor activation. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, and hot chloroform.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: -20°C Hygroscopic. Handle and store under inert gas. Air sensitive.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. PA Shore.; A Burkhalter.; VH Cohn. A method for the fluorometric assay of histamine in tissues. JPET. 1959, 127, (3), 182-186.
  2. JM Arrang.; M Garbarg.; JC Schwartz. Auto-inhibition of brain histamine release mediated by a novel class (H3) of histaminereceptor. Nature. 1983, 302, (3), 832 - 837.