Dopaminhydrochlorid

BeschreibungDopamine (hydrochloride) is an endogenous catecholamine neurotransmitter synthesized from the amino acid L-tyrosine that acts as an agonist at dopamine receptors (D1-5). Dopamine is mainly synthesized in the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area, and is a precursor in norepinephrine and epinephrine biosynthesis. Dopamine-containing neurons in the brain are involved in reward-motivated behavior, motor control, and hormone release. Dopamine is also synthesized in the adrenal glands where it exerts peripheral paracrine functions including control of vasodilation, sodium excretion, insulin production, gastrointestinal motility, and the activity of lymphocytes. Loss or damage of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra is associated with Parkinson’s disease.

VerwendenEndogenous catecholamine with α and β-adrenergic activity. Cardiotonic; antihypotensive.

synthetischeDopamine hydrochloride is produced through the ring-opening reaction of piperonyl ethylamine. Piperethylamine and phenol are added to a reaction vessel and cooled down. Hydrochloric acid is slowly added while heating up the mixture to 110°C, and refluxed for 12-44 hours until the reaction reaches completion. The solution is then slightly cooled and water is added, and the mixture is stirred well and allowed to separate into layers. The upper phenolic layer is then removed, and the aqueous layer is extracted with isopropyl acetate. The extracted aqueous layer is then evaporated under reduced pressure (8.0kPa) until dry. Half the amount of ethanol and hydrochloric acid are added to the dry residue and heated to dissolve. The solution is then cooled, crystallized, and filtered. The filter cake is washed with ethanol and dried to obtain the final product, with a yield of 74%.