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P0270000

Papaverine hydrochloride

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

6,7-Dimethoxy-1-veratrylisoquinoline hydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H21NO4 · HCl
CAS Number:
61-25-6
Molecular Weight:
375.85
Beilstein:
3921435
MDL number:
MFCD00012745
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329820027
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

papaverine

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

COC1=C(OC)C=C(C(CC2=CC(OC)=C(OC)C=C2)=NC=C3)C3=C1.Cl

InChI

1S/C20H21NO4.ClH/c1-22-17-6-5-13(10-18(17)23-2)9-16-15-12-20(25-4)19(24-3)11-14(15)7-8-21-16;/h5-8,10-12H,9H2,1-4H3;1H

InChI key

UOTMYNBWXDUBNX-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

Papaverine hydrochloride EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Smooth muscle relaxant and cerebral vasodilator; phosphodiesterase inhibitor.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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J M Mathis et al.
Neuroradiology, 39(2), 90-98 (1997-02-01)
Intra-arterial infusion of papaverine hydrochloride for subarachnoid hemorrhage-induced cerebral vasospasm has become an adjunctive endovascular therapy along with cerebral angioplasty. Our knowledge concerning the mechanism of action, method of administration and potential side effects of this therapeutic alternative are reviewed.
Isabel Desgagné-Penix et al.
The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology, 72(2), 331-344 (2012-06-26)
Papaverine, a major benzylisoquinoline alkaloid in opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), is used as a vasodilator and antispasmodic. Conversion of the initial intermediate (S)-norcoclaurine to papaverine involves 3'-hydroxylation, four O-methylations and dehydrogenation. However, our understanding of papaverine biosynthesis remains controversial more
Y Yazir et al.
International journal of impotence research, 24(5), 185-190 (2012-05-11)
Epidemiological evidence showed that chronic ethanol consumption is a major risk factor in the development of impotence. The present study investigated the effects of carbachol-, electrical field stimulation (EFS)-, sodium nitroprusside (SNP)- and papaverine-induced relaxant responses in the isolated corpus
Seyed Alaeddin Asgari et al.
BJU international, 110(3), 449-452 (2012-02-22)
• To assess the efficacy of papaverine hydrochloride combined with a diclofenac sodium suppository to relieve renal colic compared with diclofenac suppository monotherapy, as the effect of phosphodiesterase inhibitors on ureteric muscles might reduce the pain of renal colic. •
Brian Lima et al.
The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 143(4), 945-952 (2012-02-22)
An array of neuroprotective strategies has evolved to limit spinal cord injury during descending thoracic aneurysm and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. This study prospectively assessed the neuroprotective impact of intrathecal papaverine added to other techniques in aortic aneurysm repairs. From
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