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SML0335

Sigma-Aldrich

Remacemide hydrochloride

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

2-Amino-N-(1-methyl-1,2-diphenylethyl)-acetamide hydrochloride, FPL 12924AA, PR 934-423A

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H20N2O · HCl
CAS Number:
111686-79-4
Molecular Weight:
304.81
MDL number:
MFCD00882179
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
329825340
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

storage condition

desiccated

color

white to beige

solubility

H2O: >10 mg/mL

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

Cl.CC(Cc1ccccc1)(NC(=O)CN)c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C17H20N2O.ClH/c1-17(19-16(20)13-18,15-10-6-3-7-11-15)12-14-8-4-2-5-9-14;/h2-11H,12-13,18H2,1H3,(H,19,20);1H

InChI key

HYQMIUSWZXGTCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

Remacemide HCl is a low affinity NMDA antagonist with anticonvulsant properties. Remacemide also been shown to block voltage-dependent sodium channels.
Remacemide possesses neuroprotective and anti-epileptic actions. It supports reducing the frequency of seizures. Remacemide is also known to be a potential therapeutic for Huntington′s disease.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Glutamate Receptors (Ion Channel Family) page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H318,H400

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Gabriele Schilling et al.
Experimental neurology, 187(1), 137-149 (2004-04-15)
The HD-N171-82Q (line 81) mouse model of Huntington's disease (HD), expresses an N-terminal fragment of mutant huntingtin (htt), loses motor function, displays HD-related pathological features, and dies prematurely. In the present study, we compare the efficacy with which environmental, pharmacological
D Chadwick et al.
Seizure, 9(8), 544-550 (2001-02-13)
Forty patients (33 male, 7 female) with refractory epilepsy were randomized to receive ascending weekly doses of adjunctive remacemide hydrochloride in a b.i.d. or q.i.d. regimen, or placebo for up to 1 month. Assessments included routine physical examination and laboratory
Robert Małek et al.
Polish journal of pharmacology, 55(5), 691-698 (2004-01-06)
Epilepsy belongs to common diseases of the brain. It affects approximately 1% of the population. The aim of epilepsy therapy is to keep the patient free of seizures without interfering with normal brain function. Unfortunately, about 30% of all epilepsies
K A Wesnes et al.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 14(3), 522-528 (2008-12-30)
An international trial comparing remacemide hydrochloride with carbamazepine was undertaken in individuals with newly diagnosed epilepsy using a novel double-blind, parallel-group, double triangular sequential design. Patients with two or more partial or generalized tonic-clonic seizures in the previous year were
L K M Wright et al.
Neurotoxicology and teratology, 29(3), 348-359 (2007-02-13)
The effects of chronic exposure to ketamine or remacemide on the acquisition and performance of food-reinforced operant behaviors was assessed in female Sprague-Dawley rats. Ketamine is an anesthetic N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, whereas remacemide is an active central nervous system
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