Compound 48/80

Compound 48/80
Names
IUPAC name
Poly({2-methoxy-5-[2-(methylamino)ethyl]-1,3-phenylene}methylene)
Identifiers
RTECS number
  • Gk2402500
UN number 2811
Properties
Chemical formula
(C11H15NO)n
Molar mass Variable
50 mg/mL[1]
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Hazard statements
H301, H311, H331
Precautionary statements
P233, P261, P280, P301, P302, P304, P310, P312, P330, P340, P352, P403
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Compound 48/80 is a polymer produced by the condensation of N-methyl-p-methoxyphenethylamine with formaldehyde.[1] It promotes histamine release,[2] and in biochemical research, compound 48/80 is used to promote mast cell degranulation.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Compound48/80". Sigma-Aldrich.
  2. ^ A. M. Rothschild (1970). "Mechanisms of histamine release by compound 48/80". Br J Pharmacol. 38 (1): 253–262. doi:10.1111/j.1476-5381.1970.tb10354.x. PMC 1702640. PMID 4189829.
  3. ^ Schemann, Michael; Kugler, Eva Maria; Buhner, Sabine; Eastwood, Christopher; Donovan, Jemma; Jiang, Wen; Grundy, David (2012). "The Mast Cell Degranulator Compound 48/80 Directly Activates Neurons". PLOS ONE. 7 (12): e52104. Bibcode:2012PLoSO...752104S. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0052104. PMC 3525567. PMID 23272218.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: article number as page number (link)