Octopamine HCl, CAS# 770-05-8, is a hydrochloride salt of octopamine manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White Crystals or crystalline powder. Octopamine Hcl is widely used as nutritional supplements. It is affirmed by US FDA as GRAS(generally recognized as safe) and widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
No significant side effects reported.
As Octopamine HCl is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Octopamine HCl for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Octopamine HCl could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Octopamine HCl in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Octopamine HCl for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Octopamine HCl is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Octopamine HCl reported up to now.
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