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T1330

Sigma-Aldrich

Tamsulosin hydrochloride

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

5-[(2R)-2-[[2-(2-Ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino]propyl]-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide hydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H28N2O5S · HCl
CAS Number:
106463-17-6
Molecular Weight:
444.97
MDL number:
MFCD00922997
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
329826665
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

storage condition

desiccated

color

white

solubility

DMSO: >10 mg/mL

originator

Boehringer Ingelheim

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

Cl.CCOc1ccccc1OCCN[C@H](C)Cc2ccc(OC)c(c2)S(N)(=O)=O

InChI

1S/C20H28N2O5S.ClH/c1-4-26-17-7-5-6-8-18(17)27-12-11-22-15(2)13-16-9-10-19(25-3)20(14-16)28(21,23)24;/h5-10,14-15,22H,4,11-13H2,1-3H3,(H2,21,23,24);1H/t15-;/m1./s1

InChI key

ZZIZZTHXZRDOFM-XFULWGLBSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ADRA1A(148) , ADRA1B(147) , ADRA1D(146)

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Tamsulosin is an α1A/1D-adrenoceptor antagonist used as a treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Its activity as an ? blocker also affects the iris, and has led to complications during cataract surgery, a condition called "floppy iris" syndrome.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Boehringer Ingelheim. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Grzegorz Niemczyk et al.
BioMed research international, 2020, 6632359-6632359 (2021-01-01)
Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) occurs in more than 20 percent of the adult population and may lead to changes in the structure and function of the bladder. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the expression of Toll-like
Shuo Yang et al.
The AAPS journal, 16(4), 860-871 (2014-05-31)
Multi-pellet formulations are advantageous for the controlled release of drugs over single-unit dosage forms. To understand the diffusion controlled drug release mechanism, the pellet structure and drug release from a single pellet (not at dose level) were studied using synchrotron
Nannan Chu et al.
Clinical therapeutics, 37(2), 462-472 (2014-12-04)
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate whether there was clinically significant pharmacokinetic (PK) interaction between finasteride and tamsulosin in healthy Chinese male subjects. This was an open-label, randomized, 3-period, crossover study. Subjects received single and multiple doses
Thomas Kunit et al.
American journal of physiology. Renal physiology, 307(7), F823-F832 (2014-07-25)
Smooth muscle contraction may be critical for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia and requires stable anchorage of the cytoskeleton to the cell membrane. These connections are regulated by focal adhesion kinase (FAK). Here, we
S Kimsakulvech et al.
Andrologia, 47(3), 354-359 (2014-04-02)
Male temporary contraception is occasionally required in some animals. Alpha1-adrenoceptor antagonist (tamsulosin) can cause ejaculation disorder. Two sets of Latin square were applied to six male goats to received either normal saline, dimethylsulphoxide or tamsulosin (179.8 nmol kg(-1) ) at 1-week interval.

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