MK-3697 is a highly potent, orally bioavailable selective orexin 2 receptor antagonists . MK-3697 is also the third insomnia drug, currently being developed by Merck. MK-3697 has Ki = 0.95 nM. Orexin receptor antagonists have demonstrated clinical utility for the treatment of insomnia. In vivo tests results on MK-3697 demonstrated improved stability and TDI profiles as well as excellent sleep efficacy across species.
MedKoo Cat#: 510214
Name: MK-3697
CAS#: 1224846-01-8
Chemical Formula: C23H21N5O3S
Exact Mass: 447.1365
Molecular Weight: 447.51
Elemental Analysis: C, 61.73; H, 4.73; N, 15.65; O, 10.73; S, 7.17
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 447.51 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.
| 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 |
