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A0424

Sigma-Aldrich

Alverine citrate salt

Synonym(s):

N-Ethyl-3,3′-diphenyldipropylamine, NSC 35459

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H27N · C6H8O7
CAS Number:
5560-59-8
Molecular Weight:
473.56
EC Number:
226-929-3
MDL number:
MFCD00035086
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57653816
NACRES:
NA.22

form

powder

SMILES string

OC(=O)CC(O)(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O.CCN(CCCc1ccccc1)CCCc2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C20H27N.C6H8O7/c1-2-21(17-9-15-19-11-5-3-6-12-19)18-10-16-20-13-7-4-8-14-20;7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10/h3-8,11-14H,2,9-10,15-18H2,1H3;13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12)

InChI key

RYHCACJBKCOBTJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... HNF4A(3172) , HTR1A(3350)

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Application

Used for studies of pharmacological activity including:
  • Synergism with fluconazole against Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida albicans
  • Efficacy of combination with simeticone on abdominal pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome
  • Nutrient-sensitized screening for drugs that shift energy metabolism from mitochondrial respiration to glycolysis
  • Drug effects viewed from a signal transduction network perspective
  • Enhanced cytotoxic effect of proteasome inhibitor MG132
  • Mechanism of action on phasic smooth muscles

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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M Bouvier et al.
Gastroenterologie clinique et biologique, 16(4), 334-338 (1992-01-01)
To analyse the mechanisms of the antispasmodic action of alverine, the effects of this drug on the spontaneous motility and nervous control of the proximal colon of the rabbit were studied in vivo. The electrical activity of the colonic smooth
S A Mitchell et al.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 16(6), 1187-1195 (2002-05-29)
Alverine citrate has been used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome for many years. To compare the efficacy and safety of a new formulation of alverine citrate, a 120-mg capsule, with placebo given three times daily for 12 weeks.
A M Coelho et al.
The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology, 53(10), 1419-1426 (2001-11-08)
Serotonin (5-HT) is considered as a major mediator causing hyperalgesia and is involved in inflammatory reactions and irritable bowel syndrome. Alverine citrate may possess visceral antinociceptive properties in a rat model of rectal distension-induced abdominal contractions. This study was designed
A Abysique et al.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 13(4), 561-566 (1999-04-24)
Alverine citrate is commonly used in the treatment of painful affections of the colon. To determine whether alverine citrate acts on the vagal sensory endings. Unitary recordings were performed at the level of the vagal fibres in the nodose ganglion
Mehmet Arhan et al.
World journal of gastroenterology, 10(15), 2303-2304 (2004-07-20)
Alverine citrate is a commonly used smooth muscle relaxant agent. A MEDLINE search on January 2004 revealed only 1 report implicating the hepatotoxicity of this agent. A 34-year-old woman was investigated because of the finding of elevated liver function tests
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