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Alverine citrate salt

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

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
MDL number:
MFCD00035086
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831097
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

alverine

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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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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

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

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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A general practice study to compare alverine citrate with mebeverine hydrochloride in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
G J Tudor
The British journal of clinical practice, 40(7), 276-278 (1986-07-01)
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
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