Term Name: alpha-methylnoradrenaline
Synonyms: 4-(2-amino-1-hydroxypropyl)benzene-1,2-diol, alpha-(1-aminoethyl)-3,4-dihydroxybenzyl alcohol, alpha-methylnorepinephrine, corbadrina, corbadrine, corbadrinum, isoadrenaline, levonordefrin, Methylnoradrenaline
Definition: A catecholamine in which the 2-aminoethyl group is substituted with a hydroxy group at C-1 and a methyl group at C-2, with configurations 1R,2S. A metabolite of alpha-methyl-L-dopa, it is an alpha2-adrenergic agonist and acts as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor, most often used in dentistry.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:141146]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: catecholamine
has_role: alpha-adrenergic agonist nasal decongestant vasoconstrictor agent