| Identification | |
| Name: | Histamine dihydrochloride |
| Synonyms: | 2-imidazol-4-ylethylamine dihydrochloride; Histamine-alpha,alpha,??d4?HCl)2; HISTAMINE DICHLORHYDRATE; histamine dihcl; 2-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)ethylamine dihydrochloride; 2-(4-Imidazolyl)ethylamine dihydrochloride |
| CAS: | 56-92-8 |
| EINECS: | 200-298-4 |
| Molecular Formula: | C5H9N3?2HCl;C5H11Cl2N3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 184.07 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C5H9N3.2ClH/c6-2-1-5-3-7-4-8-5;;/h3-4H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8);2*1H |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 3335 |
| Density: | 1.14 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Water Solubility: | SOLUBLE |
| Solubility: | 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless in water |
| Appearance: | white powder |
| Specification: |
Histamine dihydrochloride (CAS NO.56-92-8) is also named as 2-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)ethanamine dihydrochloride ; 2-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)ethylamine dihydrochloride ; 4-(2-Aminoethyl)imidazole dihydrochloride ; AI3-24394 ; Bichlorhydrate d'histamine ; Bichlorhydrate d'histamine [French] ; Ceplene ; Histamine HCl ; Histamine chloride ; Histamine dichloride ; Histamine dihydrochloride ; NSC 257873 ; Peremin ; UNII-3POA0Q644U . Histamine dihydrochloride (CAS NO.56-92-8) is white powder. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Biological Activity: | Endogenous agonist at histamine receptors (H 1-4 ). Released from mast cells and basophils and exhibits inflammatory, vasodilatory and bronchoconstrictory activity. Stimulates gastric acid secretion and acts as a neurotransmitter in vivo . |
| Storage Temperature: | 2-8°C |
| Color: | white to off-white |
| Usage: | Histamine is involved in local immune responses, regulating physiological function in the gut and as a neurotransmitter. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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