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Sumatriptan succinate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

3-[2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]-N-methyl-1H-indole-5-methanesulfonamide succinate, GR-43175

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H21N3O2S · C4H6O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
413.49
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

sumatriptan

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

OC(=O)CCC(O)=O.CNS(=O)(=O)Cc1ccc2[nH]cc(CCN(C)C)c2c1

InChI

1S/C14H21N3O2S.C4H6O4/c1-15-20(18,19)10-11-4-5-14-13(8-11)12(9-16-14)6-7-17(2)3;5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8/h4-5,8-9,15-16H,6-7,10H2,1-3H3;1-2H2,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)

InChI key

PORMUFZNYQJOEI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Sumatriptan succinate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Sumatriptan
  • Sumatriptan Nasal Spray
  • Sumatriptan Tablets
  • Sumatriptan Injection
  • Sumatriptan Compounded Oral Suspension

Biochem/physiol Actions

Sumatriptan succinate is a 5-HT1 serotonin receptor agonist.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Health hazard

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Y Iwasawa et al.
Nihon yakurigaku zasshi. Folia pharmacologica Japonica, 117(6), 387-393 (2001-07-05)
Sumatriptan succinate (SMT) was a highly specific 5-HT1-receptor agonist. It showed high affinity only for 5-HT but no affinity for other neurotransmitter receptors such as muscarinic, dopamine D1, D2, adrenergic alpha 1, alpha 2, and beta. Furthermore, it was highly
Xiaojuan Wang et al.
Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN, 54(2), 164-170 (2014-03-04)
Neurogenic dural vasodilation has been demonstrated to play an important role in migraine. 5-HT(7) receptors have been found on trigeminal nerve endings and middle meningeal arteries and demonstrated involved in the dilatation of meningeal arteries. The aim of the present
Luana Lionetto et al.
Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 13(16), 2369-2380 (2012-09-28)
Migraine is a common neurovascular disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of disabling headache, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and in some patients, neurological aura symptoms. Triptans are frequently prescribed drugs for the treatment of the acute migraine attack, considering their capability
Dalapathi Gugulothu et al.
Drug development and industrial pharmacy, 41(3), 398-405 (2014-01-05)
The present investigation is aimed at development and characterization of sumatriptan succinate orodispersible tablets (ODTs) prepared by freeze drying technology. The tablet excipients were screened and the composition was optimized based on parameters which involved general appearance, tablet size and
Jessica L Knittel et al.
Journal of analytical toxicology, 39(1), 75-79 (2014-10-18)
A multidrug fatality involving sumatriptan is reported. Sumatriptan is a tryptamine derivative that acts at 5-HT(1B/1D) receptors and is used for the treatment of migraines. The decedent was a 21-year-old white female found dead in bed by her spouse. No

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