Metanephrine

About Metanephrine

Metanephrine is a high-purity reference standard of Epinephrine carrying the CAS registry number 5001-33-2. With the molecular formula C10H15NO3, it has a molar mass of 197.23 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 4-[1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]-2-methoxyphenol. It is also known as Metadrenaline or 3-Methoxyadrenaline.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a reference sample of Epinephrine, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Metanephrine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Related to Epinephrine

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Epinephrine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Metanephrine
Catalogue No.	VQ-035618
CAS Number	5001-33-2
IUPAC name	4-[1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]-2-methoxyphenol
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₅NO₃
Molecular weight	197.23 g/mol
Exact mass	197.1052
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	JWJCTZKFYGDABJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CNCC(C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC)O
PubChem CID	21100

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	61.7 Å²
Synonyms	Metadrenaline, Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-alpha-((methylamino)methyl)-, 4-(1-hydroxy-2-methylaminoethyl)-2-methoxyphenol, 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-Alpha-((Methylamino)Methyl)-Benzenemethanol, 3-Methoxyadrenaline, DL-Metanephrine, m-O-Methyladrenaline, DL-3-O-Methyladrenaline, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-alpha-[(methylamino)methyl]benzenemethanol, Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-.alpha.-[(methylamino)methyl]-, 3-methoxy-adrenaline

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Metanephrine?

The CAS Registry Number of Metanephrine is 5001-33-2. It is also known as Metadrenaline, Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-alpha-((methylamino)methyl)-, 4-(1-hydroxy-2-methylaminoethyl)-2-methoxyphenol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Metanephrine?

Metanephrine has the molecular formula C10H15NO3 and a molecular weight of 197.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-[1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]-2-methoxyphenol.

What is Metanephrine used for?

Metanephrine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Epinephrine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Metanephrine can I order?

We supply Metanephrine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Metanephrine?

Yes. Every lot of Metanephrine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Metanephrine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Metanephrine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.