MedKoo Cat#: 461619 | Name: Metahexamide

Description:

WARNING: This product is for research use only, not for human or veterinary use.

Metahexamide is an anti-diabetic drug from the group of sulfonylureas. It is long-acting and belongs to the first-generation cyclohexyl-containing sulfonylureas.

Chemical Structure

Metahexamide
CAS#565-33-3

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 461619

Name: Metahexamide

CAS#: 565-33-3

Chemical Formula: C11H20ClN5

Exact Mass: 257.1407

Molecular Weight: 257.76

Elemental Analysis: C, 51.26; H, 7.82; Cl, 13.75; N, 27.17

Price and Availability

This product is currently not in stock but may be available through custom synthesis. To ensure cost efficiency, the minimum order quantity is 1 gram. The estimated lead time is 2 to 4 months, with pricing dependent on the complexity of the synthesis (typically high for intricate chemistries). Quotes for quantities below 1 gram will not be provided. To request a quote, please click the button below. Note: If this product becomes available in stock in the future, pricing will be listed accordingly.
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Synonym
Metahexamide; Euglycin; Melanex; S-1600; S 1600; S1600; U 9970; U-9970; U9970;
IUPAC/Chemical Name
6-chloro-N2,N2,N4,N4-tetraethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine
InChi Key
QHXDTLYEHWXDSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C11H20ClN5/c1-5-16(6-2)10-13-9(12)14-11(15-10)17(7-3)8-4/h5-8H2,1-4H3
SMILES Code
CCN(CC)C1=NC(Cl)=NC(N(CC)CC)=N1
Appearance
Solid powder
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life
>3 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.03.00
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 257.76 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

Recalculate based on batch purity %
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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