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BP1103

Nicorandil

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-(Pyridine-3-carbonylamino)ethyl nitrate, 2-Nicotinamidoethyl nitrate, Ikorel, N-[2-(Nitrooxy)ethyl]-3-pyridinecarboxamide, SG-75, Sigmart, Zynicor

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H9N3O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
211.17
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

nicorandil

form

solid

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[O-][N+](=O)OCCNC(=O)c1cccnc1

InChI

1S/C8H9N3O4/c12-8(7-2-1-3-9-6-7)10-4-5-15-11(13)14/h1-3,6H,4-5H2,(H,10,12)

InChI key

LBHIOVVIQHSOQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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

Nicorandil BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Nicorandil Tablets
  • Biochem/physiol Actions

    Nicorandil is a hybrid ATP-sensitive K+ (KATP) channel opener and nicotinamide nitrate NO donor. Nicorandil selectively activates SUR2B- versus SUR2A-containing KATP channels. It enhances endothelial NO synthase expression and protects against ischemic ventricular arrhythmias. By activating potassium channels, and donating nitric oxide to activate the enzyme guanylate cyclase, Nicorandil causes activation of GMP leading to both arterial and venous vasodilatation. Nicorandil is selective for vascular potassium channels, but has no significant action on cardiac contractility and conduction.

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

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    Hazard Statements

    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Org. Perox. D

    Storage Class Code

    5.2 - Organic peroxides and self-reacting hazardous materials

    WGK

    WGK 1

    Flash Point(F)

    Not applicable

    Flash Point(C)

    Not applicable


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