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SML0245

Sigma-Aldrich

Candesartan cilexetil

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

2-ethoxy-1-[[2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl]methyl]-1H-Benzimidazole-7-carboxylic acid 1-[[(cyclohexyloxy)carbonyl]oxy]ethyl ester, TCV 116, TCY 116

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C33H34N6O6
CAS Number:
145040-37-5
Molecular Weight:
610.66
MDL number:
MFCD00871371
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
329825255
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to beige

solubility

DMSO: ≥15 mg/mL

originator

Takeda

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCOc1nc2cccc(C(=O)OC(C)OC(=O)OC3CCCCC3)c2n1Cc4ccc(cc4)-c5ccccc5-c6nnn[nH]6

InChI

1S/C33H34N6O6/c1-3-42-32-34-28-15-9-14-27(31(40)43-21(2)44-33(41)45-24-10-5-4-6-11-24)29(28)39(32)20-22-16-18-23(19-17-22)25-12-7-8-13-26(25)30-35-37-38-36-30/h7-9,12-19,21,24H,3-6,10-11,20H2,1-2H3,(H,35,36,37,38)

InChI key

GHOSNRCGJFBJIB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... AGTR1(185)

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Candesartan cilexetil is the prodrug form of the potent angiotensin II receptor antagonist, candesartan. The prodrug is cleaved by esterases within the intestine to liberate the active molecule.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Angiotensin Receptors page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
This compound was developed by Takeda. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H360D,H373

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B - STOT RE 2 Oral

Target Organs

Kidney,Blood

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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JAN Code

SML0245-BULK:
SML0245-VAR:
SML0245-50MG:
SML0245-10MG:

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Ji-Young Jeon et al.
Drug development and industrial pharmacy, 39(9), 1296-1299 (2012-10-04)
Candesartan is a long-acting and selective nonpeptide AT1 subtype angiotensin II receptor antagonist. The aim of this study was to compare the pharmacokinetics and to evaluate the bioequivalence of two candesartan cilexetil 16 mg formulations. Forty healthy volunteers were randomly assigned
Po-Yin Chu et al.
PloS one, 10(7), e0133616-e0133616 (2015-07-28)
Heart failure (HF) is an increasingly recognized complication of diabetes. Cardiac fibrosis is an important causative mechanism of HF associated with diabetes. Recent data indicate that inflammation may be particularly important in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular fibrosis. We sought to
Greg L Plosker et al.
PharmacoEconomics, 24(12), 1249-1272 (2006-11-30)
The addition of candesartan cilexetil (Atacand, Amias, Blopress, Kenzen, Ratacand) to standard therapy for chronic heart failure (CHF) provided important clinical benefits at little or no additional cost in France, Germany and the UK, according to a detailed economic analysis
Gerd Bönner et al.
Current medical research and opinion, 21(6), 935-940 (2005-06-23)
Candesartan cilexetil is a highly potent and long-acting angiotensin II type I (AT1) receptor antagonist. This short review summarises results of clinical studies focusing on the duration of action of candesartan cilexetil. Results of previous clinical studies indicate that candesartan
G Mancia et al.
Journal of human hypertension, 14 Suppl 2, S3-10 (2000-11-22)
The prevention and treatment of hypertension both from the viewpoint of individual patient care and in terms of population health presents a considerable challenge to the medical profession. To assist in meeting this challenge, various bodies have produced guidelines for
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