Heptaminol

Heptaminol

Names
IUPAC name (RS)-6-amino-2-methylheptan-2-ol
Identifiers
CAS Number	372-66-7 Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	3464 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.006.144
MeSH	Heptaminol
PubChem CID	3590
UNII	3DQS188SY5 Y
InChI InChI=1S/C8H19NO/c1-7(9)5-4-6-8(2,3)10/h7,10H,4-6,9H2,1-3H3 Y Key: LREQLEBVOXIEOM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C8H19NO/c1-7(9)5-4-6-8(2,3)10/h7,10H,4-6,9H2,1-3H3 Key: LREQLEBVOXIEOM-UHFFFAOYAN
SMILES OC(C)(C)CCCC(N)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H19NO
Molar mass	145.243 g/mol
Density	0.895 g/mL
Boiling point	250 °C (482 °F; 523 K)
Pharmacology
ATC code	C01DX08 (WHO)
Routes of administration	Oral, intravenous, intramuscular
Pharmacokinetics:
Excretion	Renal
Hazards
Main hazards	Corrosive
R-phrases	R34
S-phrases	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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Infobox references

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. In June 2010, the swimmer Frédérick Bousquet was tested positive for the substance, allegedly for buying a medicine from the pharmacy. In 2013, the cyclist Sylvain Georges was tested positive at the Giro d'Italia. In 2014, baseball player Joel Piniero tested positive as well as St. Louis Cardinals minor league baseball player Yeison Medina.