A9611

Atipamezole

≥98% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): 4-(2-Ethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-1H-Imidazole, Antisedan, MPV 1248
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₄H₁₆N₂
• CAS Number: 104054-27-5
• Molecular Weight: 212.29
• MDL number: MFCD00864502
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• PubChem Substance ID: 329771055
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• color: white to brown
• solubility: DMSO: ≥30 mg/mL
• storage temp.: room temp
• SMILES string: CCC1(Cc2ccccc2C1)c3c[nH]cn3
• InChI: 1S/C14H16N2/c1-2-14(13-9-15-10-16-13)7-11-5-3-4-6-12(11)8-14/h3-6,9-10H,2,7-8H2,1H3,(H,15,16)
• InChI key: HSWPZIDYAHLZDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Atipamezole has an imidazole structure and gets localized in the central nervous system on administration.

Application

Atipamezole has been used as a α2-adrenoceptor antagonist in mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus (MTN) neurons, CD4+ T-lymphocyte and human embryonic kidney (HEK293) membrane preparation.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Atipamezole elicits affinity towards adrenoreceptor subtypes namely α2A, α2B and α2C. High levels of atipamezole impairs cognitive functions. It also reverses the adrenoreceptor agonist functionalities. Atipamezole shows no affinity towards muscarinic and dopamine or neurotransmitter receptors. Atipamezole when used along with morphine elicits antinociceptive effects.

Atipamezole is a selective α₂ adrenergic blocker. Atipamezole is more potent than yohimbine; it is very selective for α₂ adrenergic vs α₁ sites, but not selelctive for α₂ subtypes.

Atipamezole is a selective α₂ adrenergic blocker; neutral antagonist

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Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable