Galantamine

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Galantamine Structure
Galantamine structure
Common Name Galantamine
CAS Number 357-70-0 Molecular Weight 287.353
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 439.3±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C17H21NO3 Melting Point 119-121ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 219.5±28.7 °C

 Use of Galantamine


Galanthamine is a potent acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor with an IC50 of 500 nM.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name galanthamine
Synonym More Synonyms

 Galantamine Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Galanthamine is a potent acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor with an IC50 of 500 nM.
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Target

IC50: 0.5 μM (AChE)[1]

In Vitro Galanthamine inhibits AChE and BChE with IC50 of 0.5 and 8.5 μM[1]. Galanthamine acts as a positive allosteric modulator (PAM) of human α4β2 AChRs expressed in permanently transfected HEK 293 cells. Galanthamine increases the response of (α4β2)2α5 AChRs to 1 μM ACh by up to 220% with very low concerntration(EC50=0.25 nM). Only small potentiation (20%) of either α4β2 or (α4β2)2β3 AChRs is detected using FLEXstation assays. Galanthamine at concentrations of 1 μM and above inhibits all three AChR subtypes[2].
In Vivo Acute administration of Galantamine (0.3-3 mg/kg, i.p.) increases IGF2 mRNA levels in the hippocampus, but not in the prefrontal cortex, in time- and dose-dependent manner. Galantamine (3 mg/kg, i.p.) causes a transient increase in fibroblast growth factor 2 mRNA levels and a decrease in brain-derived neurotrophic factor mRNA levels in the hippocampus, while it does not affect the mRNA levels of other neurotrophic/growth factors. The Galantamine-induced increase in the hippocampal IGF2 mRNA levels is blocked by Mecamylamine, a nonselective nicotinic acetylcholine (ACh) receptor (nAChR) antagonist, and Methyllycaconitine, a selective α7 nAChR antagonist, but not by Telenzepine, a preferential M1muscarinic ACh receptor antagonist. Moreover, the selective α7 nAChR agonist PHA-543613 increasea the IGF2 mRNA levels, while Donepezil, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, does not. Galantamine also increases hippocampal IGF2 protein, which is blocked by Methyllycaconitine[2].
Animal Admin Mice[2] Eight-week-old male ddY mice are housed in cages (24 cm×17 cm×12 cm) in each group of five to six animals under controlled environmental conditions (22±1°C; 12:12-h light-dark cycle, lights on at 0800 hours, food and water ad libitum) for 1 week before use in the experiments. 453 mice are used in total and in single use for each purpose. The following drugs are used: mecamylamine, methyllycaconitine, oxotremorine, and telenzepine, and Galantamine, Donepezil, and PHA-543613. All drugs are dissolved in saline (0.9 % solution of NaCl). Drugs are administered in a volume of 10 mL/kg intraperitoneally (i.p.) (Galantamine, Donepezil, Mecamylamine, Methyllycaconitine, Oxotremorine) or subcutaneously (s.c.) (PHA-543613, Telenzepine).
References

[1]. Melanie-Jayne R. Howes, et al. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors of natural origin. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences 3(SI 1):67-86.

[2]. Kuryatov A, et al. Roles of accessory subunits in alpha4beta2(*) nicotinic receptors. Mol Pharmacol. 2008 Jul;74(1):132-43.

[3]. Kita Y, et al. Galantamine increases hippocampal insulin-like growth factor 2 expression via α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in mice. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2013 Feb;225(3):543-51.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 439.3±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 119-121ºC
Molecular Formula C17H21NO3
Molecular Weight 287.353
Flash Point 219.5±28.7 °C
Exact Mass 287.152130
PSA 41.93000
LogP 1.75
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.636
InChIKey ASUTZQLVASHGKV-JDFRZJQESA-N
SMILES COc1ccc2c3c1OC1CC(O)C=CC31CCN(C)C2
Storage condition -20°C Freezer

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
LW5952100
CHEMICAL NAME :
Galanthamine
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
357-70-0
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0093736
LAST UPDATED :
199706
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C17-H21-N-O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
287.39

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
22900 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
USXXAM United States Patent Document. (U.S. Patent Office, Box 9, Washington, DC 20231) Volume(issue)/page/year: #5177082
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
10 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
JMCMAR Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. (American Chemical Soc., Distribution Office Dept. 223, POB POB 57136, West End Stn., Washington, DC 20037) V.6- 1963- Volume(issue)/page/year: 37,689,1994
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
14 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
USXXAM United States Patent Document. (U.S. Patent Office, Box 9, Washington, DC 20231) Volume(issue)/page/year: #4550113

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes Xi
HS Code 2942000000

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

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HS Code 2942000000

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

MFCD00867189
3,4-Dihydrogalanthamine
Galantamine
Nivalin
Lycoremine
Galantamine Hydrobromide
(4aS,6R,8aS)-4a,5,9,10,11,12-Hexahydro-3-methoxy-11-methyl-6H-benzofuro[3a,3,2-ef][2]benzazepin-6-ol
Galanthamine

 Galantamine | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What are the storage conditions for galanthamine?
A: Storage conditions for galanthamine: -20°C Freezer.
Q: What English synonyms does galanthamine have?
A: English synonyms of galanthamine: MFCD00867189, 3,4-Dihydrogalanthamine, Galantamine, Nivalin, Lycoremine, Galantamine Hydrobromide, (4aS,6R,8aS)-4a,5,9,10,11,12-Hexahydro-3-methoxy-11-methyl-6H-benzofuro[3a,3,2-ef][2]benzazepin-6-ol, Galanthamine.
Q: What is the melting point of galanthamine?
A: Melting point of galanthamine is 119-121ºC.
Q: What is the molecular weight of galanthamine?
A: Molecular weight of galanthamine is 287.353.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of galanthamine?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of galanthamine is 41.93000.
Q: What is the molecular formula of galanthamine?
A: Molecular formula of galanthamine is C17H21NO3.
Q: What is the boiling point of galanthamine?
A: Boiling point of galanthamine is 439.3±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of galanthamine?
A: SMILES notation of galanthamine is COc1ccc2c3c1OC1CC(O)C=CC31CCN(C)C2.
Q: What are the uses of galanthamine?
A: Main uses of galanthamine: Galanthamine is a potent acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor with an IC50 of 500 nM.
Q: What are the downstream products of galanthamine?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of galanthamine: 60755-80-8;41303-74-6;357-70-0;510-77-0;134332-50-6;138963-44-7;1953-04-4.

 Galantaminefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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