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Sigma-Aldrich

Pemoline

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

2-Amino-5-phenyl4(5H)-oxazolone, Phenylisohydantoin

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H8N2O2
CAS Number:
2152-34-3
Molecular Weight:
176.17
EC Number:
218-438-8
MDL number:
MFCD00083197
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
329819998
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

drug control

USDEA Schedule IV; Home Office Schedule 4.2; psychotrope (France); kontrollierte Droge in Deutschland; regulated under CDSA - not available from Sigma-Aldrich Canada; psicótropo (Spain); Decreto Lei 15/93: Tabela IV (Portugal)

solubility

DMSO: 28 mg/mL

originator

Boehringer Ingelheim

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

NC1=NC(=O)C(O1)c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C9H8N2O2/c10-9-11-8(12)7(13-9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,7H,(H2,10,11,12)

InChI key

NRNCYVBFPDDJNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Pemoline is a CNS stimulant. Pemoline is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Pemoline is a Schedule IV drug and offers some advantages over other stimulants in that it does not reduce the appetite or cause dry mouth.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Dopamine Receptors page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
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Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302 + H312 + H332

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Vera Peuckmann et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (11)(11), CD006788-CD006788 (2010-11-12)
In healthy individuals, fatigue is a protective response to physical or mental stress, often relieved by rest. By contrast, in palliative care patients fatigue can be severely debilitating, thereby impacting daily activity and quality of life, often with rest not
Philip Shaw et al.
The American journal of psychiatry, 166(1), 58-63 (2008-09-17)
While there has been considerable concern over possible adverse effects of psychostimulants on brain development, this issue has not been examined in a prospective study. The authors sought to determine prospectively whether psychostimulant treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Gideon Koren et al.
Handbook of experimental pharmacology, 205, 169-180 (2011-09-02)
It typically takes many years before an association of a drug with a rare, serious adverse reaction is established. As related to pediatric drug use, evidence is even more erratic, as most drugs are used off labels. To enhance child
Carol S Ramsey et al.
Aviation, space, and environmental medicine, 79(8), 769-773 (2008-08-23)
The impact of pharmacological agents on aviators concerns all flight surgeons. This study tested the related hypotheses that acute fatigue reduces +Gz tolerance and endurance, and that stimulants can partially reverse this impact. Additionally, the researchers attempted to develop a
Coming into focus. Pharmacologic treatment for ADHD.
Mary Ann McDonnell et al.
Advance for NPs & PAs, 1(4), 16-22 (2011-02-16)
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