Norepinephrine, racemic mixture 13C6

[13C6]-Norepinephrine is a stable isotope-labeled racemic mixture of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter and hormone that plays a key role in the body's stress response, regulation of heart rate and blood pressure, and control of attention and alertness. The labeling with carbon-13 atoms allows for the tracking of the compound in biological systems using mass spectrometry techniques. This compound is commonly used in neuroscience research to study the metabolism, uptake, and release of norepinephrine in the brain and other tissues. It can also be used as a tracer in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging studies to investigate changes in norepinephrine levels in response to various stimuli or medications. [13C6]-Norepinephrine has a chemical formula of C8H11NO3 and a molecular weight of 169.18 g/mol. It is a white or off-white powder that is soluble in water and ethanol. The compound is stable under normal laboratory conditions and can be stored at room temperature for several years. In terms of safety, [13C6]-Norepinephrine should be handled with caution and proper protective equipment, as it can cause skin irritation and is harmful if ingested or inhaled. It should only be used by trained professionals in a controlled laboratory setting.