Heptaminol
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IUPAC name
(RS)-6-amino-2-methylheptan-2-ol | |
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ChemSpider | |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.006.144 |
MeSH | Heptaminol |
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Properties | |
C8H19NO | |
Molar mass | 145.243 g/mol |
Density | 0.895 g/mL |
Boiling point | 250 °C (482 °F; 523 K) |
Pharmacology | |
C01DX08 (WHO) | |
Oral, intravenous, intramuscular | |
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Renal | |
Hazards | |
Main hazards | Corrosive |
R-phrases (outdated) | R34 |
S-phrases (outdated) | S26 |
Flash point | 105 °C (221 °F; 378 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Heptaminol is an amino alcohol which is classified as a vasoconstrictor (C01DX08 (WHO)). It is sometimes used in the treatment of low blood pressure, particularly orthostatic hypotension. It is a potent positive inotrope (improving cardiac contraction) It is classified as a doping substance. In 2008, the cyclist Dmitriy Fofonov was tested positive at the Tour de France.[1] In June 2010, the swimmer Frédérick Bousquet was tested positive for the substance, allegedly for buying a medicine from the pharmacy.[2] In 2013, the cyclist Sylvain Georges was tested positive at the Giro d'Italia.[3] In 2014, baseball player Joel Piniero tested positive [4] as well as St. Louis Cardinals minor league baseball player Yeison Medina. [5]
See also
References
- ↑ "Tour rider Fofonov tests positive". BBC. 2008-07-28. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ↑ "France swimmer Bousquet suspended in doping scandal". France24. 2010-10-24. Retrieved 2010-10-23.
- ↑ "UCI notifies French rider Sylvain Georges of positive doping test at the Giro". The Associated Press. 2013-05-15. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
- ↑ "Joel Pineiro suspended 50 games". ESPN. 2014-06-30. Retrieved 2014-06-30.
- ↑ "Yeison Medina suspended 50 games". ESPN. 2014-09-16. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
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