MedKoo Cat#: 412927 | Name: Cyproheptadine free base

Description:

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

Cyproheptadine, Glutodine, is a first-generation antihistamine with additional antiserotonergic, anticholinergic and local anesthetic properties. Glutodine is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline solid, which is soluble in water, freely soluble in methanol, sparingly soluble in ethanol, soluble in chloroform, and practically insoluble in ether.

Chemical Structure

Cyproheptadine free base
Cyproheptadine free base
CAS#129-03-3 (free base)

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 412927

Name: Cyproheptadine free base

CAS#: 129-03-3 (free base)

Chemical Formula: C21H21N

Exact Mass: 287.1674

Molecular Weight: 287.41

Elemental Analysis: C, 87.76; H, 7.37; N, 4.87

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
Cyproheptadine (free base); MK141; MK-141; MK 141
IUPAC/Chemical Name
Piperidine, 4-(5H-dibenzo(a,d)cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-1-methyl-
InChi Key
JJCFRYNCJDLXIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C21H21N/c1-22-14-12-18(13-15-22)21-19-8-4-2-6-16(19)10-11-17-7-3-5-9-20(17)21/h2-11H,12-15H2,1H3
SMILES Code
CN1CC/C(CC1)=C2C3=CC=CC=C3C=CC4=CC=CC=C/24
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
>2 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
2934.99.9001
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 287.41 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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