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. Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
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Product Description
Mechanism of action
Buphenine (chlorphentermine derivative) is a peripheral vasodilator with -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, -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.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
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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