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Sigma-Aldrich

Topiramate

≥98% (HPLC), solid

Synonym(s):

2,3:4,5-Bis-O-(1-methylethylidene)-36-D-fructo-pyranose sulfamate, McN 4853, RWJ 17021, Topamax

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H21NO8S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
339.36
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

color

white

solubility

DMSO: 40 mg/mL

originator

Johnson & Johnson

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

NS(OC[C@]12[C@](OC(C)(C)O2)([H])[C@@]3([H])[C@@](OC(C)(C)O3)([H])CO1)(=O)=O

InChI

1S/C12H21NO8S/c1-10(2)18-7-5-16-12(6-17-22(13,14)15)9(8(7)19-10)20-11(3,4)21-12/h7-9H,5-6H2,1-4H3,(H2,13,14,15)/t7-,8-,9+,12+/m1/s1

InChI key

KJADKKWYZYXHBB-XBWDGYHZSA-N

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General description

Topiramate has a molar mass of 339, with 40% of this mass being that of oxygen atoms. These oxygen atoms serve as proton acceptors and the amide group functions as a donor for the formation of hydrogen bond. Topiramate is an antiepileptic drug (AED) and is structurally quite distinct from other AEDs as it is derived from D-fructose, a naturally occurring sugar moiety, and has sulfamate functionality. Topiramate crosses the cell membranes and blood-brain barrier readily.

Application

Topiramate has been used:
  • to study the antiaggressive effects of topiramate in mice.
  • to study of the effect of topiramate in promoting neurite outgrowth post nerve injury in fetal rat cortical and hippocampal tissues.
  • as a mitochondrial carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to block the effects of high glucose or glucotoxicity.
  • to reduce cell death and mitochondrial dysfunction induced by the administration of kainic acid.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Topiramate is a derivative of suphamate fructopyranose that inhibits the release of mesocorticolimbic dopamine. It facilitates GABA activity and inhibits glutamate function to alleviate the rewarding effects of alcohol. It modulates the trigeminovascular signaling that is effective in migraine prevention. Topiramate is structurally similar to fructose- 1,6-diphosphate and has the ability to inhibit the enzyme fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase, thereby preventing gluconeogenesis. It is found to inhibit the AMPA/kainate receptor-mediated signaling pathway in cultured neurons.
Kainate GluR5 receptor antagonist; anticonvulsant.

Features and Benefits

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

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

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Bankole A Johnson et al.
Lancet (London, England), 361(9370), 1677-1685 (2003-05-28)
Topiramate, a sulphamate fructopyranose derivative, might antagonise alcohol's rewarding effects associated with abuse liability by inhibiting mesocorticolimbic dopamine release via the contemporaneous facilitation of gamma-amino-butyric acid activity and inhibition of glutamate function. We aimed to see whether topiramate was more
Jose Francisco Navarro et al.
Methods and findings in experimental and clinical pharmacology, 29(3), 195-198 (2007-05-24)
Topiramate, an antiepileptic drug, has been found to be useful for the treatment of aggression in clinical populations. However, no studies have explored the action of this compound on aggressive behavior in laboratory animals. This work examined the effects of
Ping Patrick et al.
Journal of endocrinology and diabetes, 2(2) (2015-07-15)
Hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus causes oxidative stress and pericyte depletion from the microvasculature of the brain thus leading to the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) disruption. The compromised BBB exposes the brain to circulating substances, resulting in neurotoxicity and neuronal cell death.
Jan Lewis Brandes et al.
JAMA, 291(8), 965-973 (2004-02-26)
Small open-label and controlled trials suggest that the antiepileptic drug topiramate is effective for migraine prevention. To assess the efficacy and safety of topiramate for migraine prevention in a large controlled trial. A 26-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted
V L Smith-Swintosky et al.
Neuroreport, 12(5), 1031-1034 (2001-04-17)
Topiramate is a structurally novel neurotherapeutic agent with a unique combination of pharmacological properties and currently is available in most world markets for treating several seizure disorders. Because its pharmacological profile was suggestive of possible activity as a neuroprotectant, topiramate

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