SML0671

Nitecapone

≥98% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): 3-[(3,4-Dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)methylene]-2,4-pentanedione, OR-462
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₂H₁₁NO₆
• CAS Number: 116313-94-1
• Molecular Weight: 265.22
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• color: white to beige
• solubility: DMSO: 15 mg/mL, clear
• storage temp.: −20°C
• InChI: 1S/C12H11NO6/c1-6(14)9(7(2)15)3-8-4-10(13(18)19)12(17)11(16)5-8/h3-5,16-17H,1-2H3
• InChI key: UPMRZALMHVUCIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Biochem/physiol Actions

Nitecapone is a short-acting inhibitor of catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT). Nitecapone displays in vivo activity in peripheral tissues, but does not pentrate the blood brain barrier. The compound increases mechanical and thermal nociception, and reduces neuropathic pain in diabetic rats and in a spinal nerve ligation model.

Features and Benefits

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P310 - P405 - P501
• 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 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable