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Sigma-Aldrich

Torsemide

≥98% (HPLC), solid

Synonym(s):

Demadex, N-[[(1-Methylethyl)amino]carbonyl]-4-[(3-methylphenyl)amino]-3-pyridinesulfonamide

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H20N4O3S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
348.42
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

solubility

DMSO: soluble 18 mg/mL
H2O: insoluble

originator

Roche

SMILES string

CC(C)NC(=O)NS(=O)(=O)c1cnccc1Nc2cccc(C)c2

InChI

1S/C16H20N4O3S/c1-11(2)18-16(21)20-24(22,23)15-10-17-8-7-14(15)19-13-6-4-5-12(3)9-13/h4-11H,1-3H3,(H,17,19)(H2,18,20,21)

InChI key

NGBFQHCMQULJNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... SLC12A1(6557)

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Application

Torsemide has been used as an inhibitor of Na+ Cl- co-transporter in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana plants1.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Torsemide functions in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle and enhances the excretion of sodium, chloride and water from the luminal side of the cells. Furthermore, torsemide can treat oedematous conditions that are associated with diseases such as liver cirrhosis, kidney disorders and chronic congestive heart failure2.
Torsemide is a loop diuretic of the pyridine-sulfonylurea class with antialdosteronergic properties and inhibitor of the Na+/K+/2Cl- carrier system.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Roche. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Preparation Note

Torsemide is soluble in DMSO at 18 mg/ml and is insoluble in water.

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Livia Saleh et al.
Plant signaling & behavior, 8(6), e24259-e24259 (2013-04-23)
The involvement of chloride in salt stress symptoms and salt tolerance mechanisms in plants has been less investigated in the past. Therefore, we studied the salt-induced chloride influx in Arabidopsis expressing the GFP-based anion indicator Clomeleon. High salt concentrations induce
H A Friedel et al.
Drugs, 41(1), 81-103 (1991-01-01)
Torasemide (torsemide) is a high-ceiling loop diuretic which acts on the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle to promote rapid and marked excretion of water, sodium and chloride. Like furosemide (frusemide), its major site of action is from
D V Preobrazhenskiĭ et al.
Kardiologiia, 51(4), 67-73 (2011-06-01)
Torasemide is a loop diuretic and has been used for the treatment of both acute and chronic congestive heart failure (CHF) and arterial hypertension (AH). Torasemide is similar to other loop diuretics in terms of its mechanism of diuretic action.
Loop diuretic therapy in left ventricular systolic dysfunction: has familiarity bred contempt for a critical but potentially nephrotoxic cardio renal therapy?
Robert J MacFadyen et al.
European journal of heart failure, 12(7), 649-652 (2010-06-26)
M J Barbanoj et al.
Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology, 36(5-6), 469-477 (2009-08-14)
1. The main objective of the present study was to compare the bioavailability/bioequivalence of a new prolonged-release (PR) formulation of torasemide with an immediate-release (IR) formulation. In addition, we assessed the pharmacokinetics of both formulations, as well as the urine

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