BUPHENIN
Buphenin is a vasodilator and bronchodilator that reduces peripheral resistance and enhances airflow. Benefits include improved circulation and breathing. Side effects may include palpitations, flushing, and dizziness.
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Product Description
Mechanism of action
Buphenine (chlorphentermine derivative) is a peripheral vasodilator with β₂-adrenergic receptor agonist activity. It relaxes vascular smooth muscle, improves peripheral blood flow and decreases vascular resistance.
Benefits and advantages
Used in vascular-dynamics research, β₂-adrenergic modulation studies, microcirculation models, peripheral-perfusion investigations and smooth-muscle signalling research.
Side effects and risks
Risks include tachycardia, tremor, flushing, hypotension and CNS stimulation at high doses. Handle with adrenergic-active compound precautions.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C13H21NO2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 299.4 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 447-41-6 |
| Storage Condition | Store below 40 °C (104 deg. F), preferably between 15 and 30 °C (59 and 86 °F), unless otherwise specified by manufacturer. Store in a tight container. |
| Solubility | Mol wt 335.88. Crystals. Sparingly sol in water; slightly sol in alcohol. Practically insol in ether, chloroform, benzene /Hydrochloride/ |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | nylidrin; Buphenine; Buphenin; 447-41-6; Nilidrine |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 4-[1-hydroxy-2-(4-phenylbutan-2-ylamino)propyl]phenol |
| InChl Key | PTGXAUBQBSGPKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C19H25NO2/c1-14(8-9-16-6-4-3-5-7-16)20-15(2)19(22)17-10-12-18(21)13-11-17/h3-7,10-15,19-22H,8-9H2,1-2H3 |
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