Application

(±)-Octopamine hydrochloride has been used:for neurotransmitter assaysto rupture the encased oocyte into the oviductto specifically induce dramatic assembly of reflectinto identify central octopamine receptor-expressing neurons (OARNs) involved in aggression in Drosophila

Biochem/physiol Actions

α-adrenoceptor agonist; invertebrate neurotransmitter.

Caution

hygroscopic - handle under Argon

General description

Octopamine is a biogenic amine, which functions as a neurotransmitter, neuromodulator and neurohormone. It is used to regulate various behaviors, such as learning, memoryand aggression. Octopamine is present in mammalian tissues, human urine and invertebrates.

Packaging

5, 10 g in poly bottle

1 g in poly tube