CAS 55096-26-9|Nalmefene

Introduction:Basic information about CAS 55096-26-9|Nalmefene, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Common NameNalmefene
CAS Number55096-26-9Molecular Weight339.43
Density/Boiling Point/
Molecular FormulaC21H25NO3Melting Point188 - 190ºC
MSDSChineseUSAFlash Point/
Symbol
GHS07
Signal WordWarning

Names

Name(4R,4aS,7aS,12bS)-3-(cyclopropylmethyl)-7-methylidene-2,4,5,6,7a,13-hexahydro-1H-4,12-methanobenzofuro[3,2-e]isoquinoline-4a,9-diol
SynonymMore Synonyms

Nalmefene BiologicalActivity

DescriptionNalmefene is a long acting opioid (MOR and DOR antagonist), and a partial KOR agonist. Nalmefene is used for opioid overdose and alcohol dependence[1].
Related CatalogSignaling Pathways >>GPCR/G Protein >>Opioid ReceptorSignaling Pathways >>Neuronal Signaling >>Opioid ReceptorResearch Areas >>Neurological Disease
Target

MOR, DOR, KOR[1]

References

[1]. Wang DS, et al. Nalmefene: a long-acting opioid antagonist. Clinical applications in emergency medicine. J Emerg Med. 1998 May-Jun;16(3):471-5.  

[2]. Mann K, et al. Nalmefene for the management of alcohol dependence: review on its pharmacology, mechanism of action and meta-analysis on its clinical efficacy. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2016 Dec;26(12):1941-1949.  

Chemical & Physical Properties

Melting Point188 - 190ºC
Molecular FormulaC21H25NO3
Molecular Weight339.43
Exact Mass339.18300
PSA52.93000
LogP2.45040
InChIKeyWJBLNOPPDWQMCH-MBPVOVBZSA-N
SMILESC=C1CCC2(O)C3Cc4ccc(O)c5c4C2(CCN3CC2CC2)C1O5
Storage condition2-8°C

Safety Information

Symbol
GHS07
Signal WordWarning
Hazard StatementsH315-H319-H335
Precautionary StatementsP261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipmentdust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard CodesXi
Risk Phrases36/37/38
Safety PhrasesS26-S36
RIDADRNONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany3

Articles39

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Synonyms

Arthene
Nalmefenum
Nalmetrenum
Alcofene
Nalmetreno
6-desoxy-6-methylenenaltrexone
Nalmetrene
Revex
nalmefene
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