CIMETIDINE HCL
Cimetidine HCl is an acidsuppressing agent for peptic ulcer disease. Benefits include reduced gastric discomfort. Side effects include headache and druginteraction risks. Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Cimetidine hydrochloride is the stable, watersoluble salt widely used in research and clinical formulations. Mechanism identical: Hreceptor blockade on parietal cells reduces gastric acid secretion. Also notable for potent CYP inhibition affecting many drugs.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in solutionstability studies, Hreceptor pharmacology, CYP450 inhibition screening, gastricphysiology experiments and acidsuppression modelling.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include antiandrogenic effects, hepatic dysfunction, CNS disturbances and extensive druginteraction risk. Handle with acidsecretionmodulator precautions.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C10H17ClN6S |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 288.80 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 70059-30-2 |
| Storage Condition | Preserve in tight, light resistant containers at controlled room temperatures. |
| Solubility | 5 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | Cimetidine hydrochloride; 70059-30-2; Cimetidine Hcl; WF10491673; DTXSID10990302 |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 1-cyano-2-methyl-3-[2-[(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methylsulfanyl]ethyl]guanidine;hydrochloride |
| InChl Key | QJHCNBWLPSXHBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C10H16N6S.ClH/c1-8-9(16-7-15-8)5-17-4-3-13-10(12-2)14-6-11;/h7H,3-5H2,1-2H3,(H,15,16)(H2,12,13,14);1H |
| References | PubChem; ChemBL; FDA; |
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