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Verapamil hydrochloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(±)-Verapamil hydrochloride, 5-[N-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenylethyl)methylamino]-2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-isopropylvaleronitrile hydrochloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3O)2C6H3CH2CH2N(CH3)(CH2)3C[C6H3(OCH3)2][CH(CH3)2]CN · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
491.06
Beilstein:
3647093
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

verapamil

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

142 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

Cl.COc1ccc(CCN(C)CCCC(C#N)(C(C)C)c2ccc(OC)c(OC)c2)cc1OC

InChI

1S/C27H38N2O4.ClH/c1-20(2)27(19-28,22-10-12-24(31-5)26(18-22)33-7)14-8-15-29(3)16-13-21-9-11-23(30-4)25(17-21)32-6;/h9-12,17-18,20H,8,13-16H2,1-7H3;1H

InChI key

DOQPXTMNIUCOSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Verapamil hydrochloride USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Verapamil Hydrochloride Injection
  • Verapamil Hydrochloride Tablets
  • Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules
  • Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets
  • Verapamil Hydrochloride Compounded Oral Solution
  • Verapamil Hydrochloride Compounded Oral Suspension

Biochem/physiol Actions

α1-adrenoceptor antagonist; L-type calcium channel blocker. Blocks L-type Ca2+ channels in smooth and cardiac muscle, induces apoptosis of human primary and metastatic colon adenocarcinoma cells in vitro. Drug resistance reversal agent acting on Pgp, e.g. decrease renal tubule elimination of digoxin. Increases basal ATPase activity of Pgp. Substrate of Cyp3A4 and CYP2C6.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesEnvironment

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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