MedKoo Cat#: 318465 | Name: Pentamidine Isethionate
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Pentamidine isethionate inhibits constitutive NOS1 in the brain and acts as a NMDA Glu antagonist. Pentamidine isethionate is an antimicrobial and neuroprotective agent.

Chemical Structure

Pentamidine Isethionate
Pentamidine Isethionate
CAS#140-64-7

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 318465

Name: Pentamidine Isethionate

CAS#: 140-64-7

Chemical Formula: C23H36N4O10S2

Exact Mass:

Molecular Weight: 592.68

Elemental Analysis: C, 46.61; H, 6.12; N, 9.45; O, 26.99; S, 10.82

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500mg USD 450.00
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Synonym
Pentamidine Isethionate; Pentamidine isethionate salt; Pentamidine diisethionate; 4,4'-(Pentane-1,5-diylbis(oxy))dibenzimidamide bis(2-hydroxyethanesulfonate); Pentamidine (isethionate);Pentamidine Mesylate; Rhône-Poulenc Rorer Brand of Pentamidine Isethionate; Sicor Brand of Pentamidine Isethionate;
IUPAC/Chemical Name
4,4'-(Pentamethylenedioxy)-dibenzamidine bis(2-hydroxyethanesulfonate)4-[5-(4-carbamimidoylphenoxy)pentoxy]benzenecarboximidamide;2-hydroxyethanesulfonic acid
InChi Key
YBVNFKZSMZGRAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C19H24N4O2.2C2H6O4S/c20-18(21)14-4-8-16(9-5-14)24-12-2-1-3-13-25-17-10-6-15(7-11-17)19(22)23;2*3-1-2-7(4,5)6/h4-11H,1-3,12-13H2,(H3,20,21)(H3,22,23);2*3H,1-2H2,(H,4,5,6)
SMILES Code
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=N)N)OCCCCCOC2=CC=C(C=C2)C(=N)N.C(CS(=O)(=O)O)O.C(CS(=O)(=O)O)O
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, not in water
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 592.68 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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