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M9651

Sigma-Aldrich

Maprotiline hydrochloride

>99% (HPLC), powder

Synonym(s):

9-(γ-Methylaminopropyl)-9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracene hydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H23N · HCl
CAS Number:
10347-81-6
Molecular Weight:
313.86
EC Number:
233-758-8
MDL number:
MFCD00079464
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24278576
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

200

Assay

>99% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white

solubility

H2O: 50 mg/mL

originator

Novartis

SMILES string

Cl.CNCCCC12CCC(c3ccccc13)c4ccccc24

InChI

1S/C20H23N.ClH/c1-21-14-6-12-20-13-11-15(16-7-2-4-9-18(16)20)17-8-3-5-10-19(17)20;/h2-5,7-10,15,21H,6,11-14H2,1H3;1H

InChI key

NZDMFGKECODQRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... SLC6A2(6530)

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Application

Maprotiline hydrochloride has been used as a inhibitor of norepinephrine uptake to study its effects on arresting L3055 cell proliferation.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Maprotiline is a tetracyclic agent. It possesses inhibitory effects against the uptake of norepinephrine by nerve cells. Maprotiline exhibits anti-depressant and sedative activity.

Features and Benefits

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

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

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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Chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and efficacy of the antidepressant maprotiline hydrochloride
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