Tolbutamide

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Tolbutamide Structure
Tolbutamide structure
Common Name Tolbutamide
CAS Number 64-77-7 Molecular Weight 270.348
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 430.0±38.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C12H18N2O3S Melting Point 128-130°C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 213.9±26.8 °C

 Use of Tolbutamide


Tolbutamide is a first generation potassium channel blocker, sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic drug.Target: Potassium ChannelTolbutamide is an oral antihyperglycemic agent used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Tolbutamide act by stimulating β cells of the pancreas to release insulin. Sulfonylureas increase both basal insulin secretion and meal-stimulated insulin release. Tolbutamide belongs to a class of medications called sulfonylureas. Tolbutamide inhibits both the basal and the cyclic AMP-stimulated protein kinase activities and the IC50 of Tolbutamide is 4 mM. Similar Tolbutamide concentrations are required for half maximal inhibition of in vitro lipolysis induced by hormones (norepinephrine and ACTH) or by dibutyryl cyclic AMP plus theophylline. Tolbutamide also inhibits both soluble and membrane-bound protein kinase from canine heart. The Tolbutamide inhibition of adipose tissue cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase is one possible explanation for the antilipolytic effects of this drug [1]. Tolbutamide inhibits C6-glioma cell proliferation by increasing Cx43, which correlates with a reduction in pRb phosphorylation due to the up-regulation of the Cdk inhibitors p21 and p27 [2].

Summary: Tolbutamide, also known as 甲苯磺丁脲, has a CAS number of 64-77-7, with a molecular formula of C12H18N2O3S and a molecular weight of 270.348. It appears as a white crystalline powder with a melting point of 128-130°C. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

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

Name tolbutamide
Synonym More Synonyms

 Tolbutamide Biological Activity

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

Description Tolbutamide is a first generation potassium channel blocker, sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic drug.Target: Potassium ChannelTolbutamide is an oral antihyperglycemic agent used for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Tolbutamide act by stimulating β cells of the pancreas to release insulin. Sulfonylureas increase both basal insulin secretion and meal-stimulated insulin release. Tolbutamide belongs to a class of medications called sulfonylureas. Tolbutamide inhibits both the basal and the cyclic AMP-stimulated protein kinase activities and the IC50 of Tolbutamide is 4 mM. Similar Tolbutamide concentrations are required for half maximal inhibition of in vitro lipolysis induced by hormones (norepinephrine and ACTH) or by dibutyryl cyclic AMP plus theophylline. Tolbutamide also inhibits both soluble and membrane-bound protein kinase from canine heart. The Tolbutamide inhibition of adipose tissue cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase is one possible explanation for the antilipolytic effects of this drug [1]. Tolbutamide inhibits C6-glioma cell proliferation by increasing Cx43, which correlates with a reduction in pRb phosphorylation due to the up-regulation of the Cdk inhibitors p21 and p27 [2].
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References

[1]. Wray, H.L. and A.W. Harris, Adenosine 3', 5'-monophosphate-dependent protein kinase in adipose tissue: inhibition by tolbutamide. Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 1973. 53(1): p. 291-4.

[2]. Sanchez-Alvarez, R., et al., Tolbutamide reduces glioma cell proliferation by increasing connexin43, which promotes the up-regulation of p21 and p27 and subsequent changes in retinoblastoma phosphorylation. Glia, 2006. 54(2): p. 125-34.

 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 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 430.0±38.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 128-130°C
Molecular Formula C12H18N2O3S
Molecular Weight 270.348
Flash Point 213.9±26.8 °C
Exact Mass 270.103821
PSA 83.65000
LogP 2.93
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.557
InChIKey JLRGJRBPOGGCBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCNC(=O)NS(=O)(=O)c1ccc(C)cc1
Stability Stable. Combustible.

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

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

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
YS4550000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Urea, 1-butyl-3-(p-tolylsulfonyl)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
64-77-7
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1984428
LAST UPDATED :
199806
DATA ITEMS CITED :
40
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C12-H18-N2-O3-S
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
270.38
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
4MVMSWR D1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - woman
DOSE/DURATION :
1 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Gastrointestinal - nausea or vomiting Endocrine - hypoglycemia
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
2490 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
860 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
700 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
490 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
650 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - ataxia Endocrine - hypoglycemia Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - body temperature decrease
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
980 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
770 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Unreported
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
700 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - species unspecified
DOSE/DURATION :
750 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
2 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 1-13 week(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - cardiovascular (circulatory) system Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - other neonatal measures or effects
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
2600 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 1-37 week(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - urogenital system Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - other neonatal measures or effects
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Unreported
DOSE :
1800 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 26-39 week(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - stillbirth
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
3 gm/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 10 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
12 gm/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 1-12 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - abortion Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
8400 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
male 3 day(s) pre-mating female 3 day(s) pre-mating - 22 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
70 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 7-13 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - pre-implantation mortality (e.g. reduction in number of implants per female; total number of implants per corpora lutea) Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - live birth index (measured after birth)
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
DOSE :
1650 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 1-22 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - biochemical and metabolic
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
DOSE :
5400 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 9-14 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - eye/ear
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
1700 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 1-17 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
1250 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 2 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus)
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
DOSE :
400 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 13 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants)
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
1800 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 8-16 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - cardiovascular (circulatory) system Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death
TYPE OF TEST :
Sister chromatid exchange
TYPE OF TEST :
Sister chromatid exchange
TYPE OF TEST :
Micronucleus test
TYPE OF TEST :
Micronucleus test
TYPE OF TEST :
Sister chromatid exchange

MUTATION DATA

TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - hamster
DOSE/DURATION :
28600 ug/kg
REFERENCE :
MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 77,349,1980 *** REVIEWS *** TOXICOLOGY REVIEW KDYIA5 Kidney International. (Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., Service Center, 44 Hartz Way, Secaucus Secaucus, NJ 07094) V.1- 1972- Volume(issue)/page/year: 10,82,1976 TOXICOLOGY REVIEW INTEAG Internist. (Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., Service Center, 44 Hartz Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094) V.1- 1960- Volume(issue)/page/year: 15,7,1974 TOXICOLOGY REVIEW ARVPAX Annual Review of Pharmacology. (Palo Alto, CA) V.1-15, 1961-75. For publisher information, see ARPTDI. Volume(issue)/page/year: 5,447,1965 TOXICOLOGY REVIEW ADVPA3 Advances in Pharmacology. (New York, NY) V.1-6, 1962-68. For publisher information, see AVPCAQ. Volume(issue)/page/year: 4,263,1966 TOXICOLOGY REVIEW LANCAO Lancet. (7 Adam St., London WC2N 6AD, UK) V.1- 1823- Volume(issue)/page/year: 2,1424,1960 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - X4772 No. of Facilities: 66 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 1 No. of Employees: 857 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 600 (estimated)

 Safety Information

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

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes F,Xn
Risk Phrases R20/21/22
Safety Phrases S26-S36/37/39
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 2
RTECS YS4550000
HS Code 2935009090

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2935009090
Summary 2935009090 other sulphonamides VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:35.0%

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 TolbutamideBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Primary qHTS assay for inhibitors of alpha-synuclein gene (SNCA) expression
Source: NCGC
External Id: SNCA-p-activity-luciferase
Name: Partition coefficient (logD6.5)
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL646647
Name: Increase the activity of the Burkholderia fixLJ 2-component system
Source: ICCB-Longwood/NSRB Screening Facility, Harvard Medical School
Target: Burkholderia multivorans
External Id: HMS1625
Name: Drug activation in human Hep3B cells assessed as human CYP2C9-mediated drug metabolis...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Cytochrome P450 2C9
External Id: CHEMBL4478999
Name: Drug activation in human Hep3B cells assessed as human CYP3A4-mediated drug metabolis...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Cytochrome P450 3A4
External Id: CHEMBL4479000
Name: Insulinotropic activity in rat RIN5F cells assessed as glucose dependent insulin secr...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL899386
Name: Hypoglycemic activity in 48 hrs fasted Charles River rat at 200 mg/kg, po measured at...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Rattus norvegicus
External Id: CHEMBL3232442
Name: Insulinotropic activity in rat RIN5F cells assessed as glucose dependent insulin secr...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL899384
Name: Hypoglycemic activity in 48 hrs fasted Charles River rat at 200 mg/kg, po measured at...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Rattus norvegicus
External Id: CHEMBL3232444
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 Synonyms

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

3-butyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl urea
Orinase
Diabetol
Dolipol
Diaben
[14C]-Tolbutamide
N'-4-Methylbenzenesulfonyl-N''-butylurea
Artosin
1-butyl-3-(4-methylphenyl)sulfonylurea
Tolbutamidum
Rastinon
MFCD00027169
Willbutamide
[3H]-Tolbutamide
1-(p-toluenesulfonyl)-3-n-butyl-urea
N'-Butyl-N-[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]carbamimidic acid
N-(Butylcarbamoyl)-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide
Tolbutamide
EINECS 200-594-3
Dirastan
Glyconon
4-11-00-00396 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
Butamide

 Tolbutamide | FAQ

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

Q: What is the LogP of tolbutamide?
A: LogP of tolbutamide is 2.93.
Q: What is the English name of tolbutamide?
A: The English name of tolbutamide is tolbutamide.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of tolbutamide?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of tolbutamide is 83.65000.
Q: What is the boiling point of tolbutamide?
A: Boiling point of tolbutamide is 430.0±38.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the downstream products of tolbutamide?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of tolbutamide: 592-31-4;613-33-2;108-88-3;5719-85-7;1515-72-6;70-55-3;36323-21-4;3083-88-3;1119-49-9;1888-33-1.
Q: What is the molecular weight of tolbutamide?
A: Molecular weight of tolbutamide is 270.348.
Q: What is the safety information for tolbutamide?
A: Safety information for tolbutamide: S26-S36/37/39.
Q: What is the InChIKey of tolbutamide?
A: InChIKey of tolbutamide is JLRGJRBPOGGCBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of tolbutamide?
A: SMILES notation of tolbutamide is CCCCNC(=O)NS(=O)(=O)c1ccc(C)cc1.
Q: What is the melting point of tolbutamide?
A: Melting point of tolbutamide is 128-130°C.

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