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Histamine, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Histamine inhibits the synthesis of IL-2 and γ-IFN in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and lipopolysaccharide-induced synthesis of TNF-α in monocytes via H2 receptor activation. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.
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Histamine inhibits the synthesis of IL-2 and γ-IFN in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and lipopolysaccharide-induced synthesis of TNF-α in monocytes via H2 receptor activation. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, and hot chloroform.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: -20°C Hygroscopic. Handle and store under inert gas. Air sensitive.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | White |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| Beilstein | 2012 |
| Merck Index | 14,4719 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol,and hot chloroform. |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethanamine |
| Formula Weight | 111.15 |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Chemical Name or Material | Histamine |
Safety and Handling
- Histamine
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P272-Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1H-Imidazole-4-ethanamine
RUO – Research Use Only
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