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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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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H12N2O2S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
248.30
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41106305
PubChem Substance ID:
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

Biochem/physiol Actions

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

Features and Benefits

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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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