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E1279

Sigma-Aldrich

Enoximone

solid

Synonym(s):

1,3-Dihydro-4-methyl-5-(4-methylthiobenzoyl)-2H-imidazol-2-one

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H12N2O2S
CAS Number:
77671-31-9
Molecular Weight:
248.30
MDL number:
MFCD00867130
UNSPSC Code:
41106305
PubChem Substance ID:
24278408
NACRES:
NA.77

form

solid

color

light yellow

solubility

DMSO: soluble 28 mg/mL

SMILES string

CSc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)C2=C(C)NC(=O)N2

InChI

1S/C12H12N2O2S/c1-7-10(14-12(16)13-7)11(15)8-3-5-9(17-2)6-4-8/h3-6H,1-2H3,(H2,13,14,16)

InChI key

ZJKNESGOIKRXQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PDE3A(5139) , PDE3B(5140)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Selective phosphodiesterase III (PDE3) inhibitor. Prevents the degradation of cAMP by PDE. Increased cAMP results in enhanced contractility of the heart.

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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S Schauvliege et al.
Equine veterinary journal, 41(8), 778-785 (2010-01-26)
No studies have been reported on the effects of enoximone in anaesthetised colic horses. To examine whether enoximone improves cardiovascular function and reduces dobutamine requirement in anaesthetised colic horses. Forty-eight mature colic horses were enrolled in this prospective, randomised clinical
H J Gilfrich et al.
Zeitschrift fur Kardiologie, 80 Suppl 4, 93-97 (1991-01-01)
Enoximone, a new phosphodiesterase-inhibitor with positive inotropic and vasodilating activities is available for intravenous use in patients with severe heart failure. A review of the current knowledge regarding the adverse effects of this substance reveals that they are characterized by
B Hausen et al.
European heart journal, 13(5), 679-686 (1992-05-01)
Inotropic support is often required for post-operative management of patients following mitral valve operation. The use of positive inotropes is limited by tolerance development and increase in myocardial oxygen demand. We have compared i.v. enoximone (E) (group E, n =
Paolo Nardi et al.
The Annals of thoracic surgery, 87(5), 1401-1407 (2009-04-22)
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a well-accepted therapeutic strategy for patients with multivessel coronary artery disease and left ventricular dysfunction. The aim of the study was to evaluate long-term results after CABG in patients with preoperative left ventricular ejection
Stijn Schauvliege et al.
Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, 36(3), 197-208 (2009-04-29)
To compare cardiac output () measurements using lithium dilution (LiDCO) and pulse contour analysis (PulseCO) techniques in isoflurane-anaesthetized ponies before and during the administration of different inotropic/vasoactive drugs. Prospective randomized experimental cross-over trial. Six ponies aged 5.0 +/- 1.6 (4-6.5)
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