Epinephrine
This naturally occurring hormone, also known as adrenaline, rapidly narrows blood vessels, opens airways, and stimulates the heart during severe allergic reactions. It is the first-line emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.
Molecular Weight
183.2000 g/mol
LogP
-1.40
TPSA
72.70 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Therapeutic Areas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
CNC[C@H](O)c1ccc(O)c(O)c1
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H13NO3/c1-10-5-9(13)6-2-3-7(11)8(12)4-6/h2-4,9-13H,5H2,1H3/t9-/m0/s1
Molecular Formula
C9H13NO3
HBD / HBA
4 / 4
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
13
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
This naturally occurring hormone, also known as adrenaline, rapidly narrows blood vessels, opens airways, and stimulates the heart during severe allergic reactions. It is the first-line emergency treatment for anaphylaxis.
Yes, Epinephrine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL679. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 5816. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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