A0232

Alfuzosin hydrochloride

≥98% (HPLC), solid

• Synonym(s): N-(3-((4-Amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-quinazolinyl)methylamino)propyl)tetrahydro-2-furancarboxamide hydrochloride, Uroxatral hydrochloride
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₉H₂₇N₅O₄ · HCl
• CAS Number: 81403-68-1
• Molecular Weight: 425.91
• MDL number: MFCD00879135
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• PubChem Substance ID: 329770590
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: solid
• storage condition: desiccated
• solubility: DMSO: >10 mg/mL; H₂O: insoluble
• originator: Sanofi Aventis
• SMILES string: Cl.COc1cc2nc(nc(N)c2cc1OC)N(C)CCCNC(=O)C3CCCO3
• InChI: 1S/C19H27N5O4.ClH/c1-24(8-5-7-21-18(25)14-6-4-9-28-14)19-22-13-11-16(27-3)15(26-2)10-12(13)17(20)23-19;/h10-11,14H,4-9H2,1-3H3,(H,21,25)(H2,20,22,23);1H
• InChI key: YTNKWDJILNVLGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... ADRA1A(148) , ADRA1B(147) , ADRA1D(146)

Description

Biochem/physiol Actions

Alfuzosin hydrochloride is an alpha-adrenergic blocker used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the α1-Adrenoceptors and α2-Adrenoceptors pages of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

This compound was developed by Sanofi Aventis. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves