Efaroxan hydrochloride

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Efaroxan hydrochloride Structure
Efaroxan hydrochloride structure
Common Name Efaroxan hydrochloride
CAS Number 89197-00-2 Molecular Weight 252.740
Density N/A Boiling Point 387ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C13H17ClN2O Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 187.9ºC
Symbol GHS06
GHS06
Signal Word Danger

 Use of Efaroxan hydrochloride


Efaroxan hydrochloride is a potent and selective α2-adrenoceptor antagonist, antidiabetic activity. Efaroxan hydrochloride is a selective I1-Imidazoline receptor antagonist and can be used for the research of cardiovascular disease[1][2][3].

 Names

Name 2-(2-ethyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole,hydrochloride
Synonym More Synonyms

 Efaroxan hydrochloride Biological Activity

Description Efaroxan hydrochloride is a potent and selective α2-adrenoceptor antagonist, antidiabetic activity. Efaroxan hydrochloride is a selective I1-Imidazoline receptor antagonist and can be used for the research of cardiovascular disease[1][2][3].
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Target

α2-adrenoceptor, I1-Imidazoline receptor[1][2]

In Vitro Efaroxan hydrochloride binds to I1-imidazoline and α2-adrenergic receptors in bovine rostral ventrolateral medulla membranes, with Kis of 0.15 and 5.6 nM, respectively[1]
In Vivo Efaroxan hydrochloride increases plasma insulin levels in both conscious fed[3]. Animal Model: Male Sprague-Dawley rats (weight range 250-300g)[3] Dosage: 1 mg/kg, 5 mg/kg Administration: Oral administration Result: Significant increase in plasma insulin levels of starved rats 15 and 30 min after treatment.
References

[1]. T L Berridge, et al. Selectivity profile of the alpha 2-adrenoceptor antagonist efaroxan in relation to plasma glucose and insulin levels in the rat. Eur J Pharmacol. 1992 Mar 24;213(2):205-12.

[2]. A O Abdel-Zaher, et al. The potential antidiabetic activity of some alpha-2 adrenoceptor antagonists. Pharmacol Res. 2001 Nov;44(5):397-409.

[3]. T L Berridge, et al. Comparison of the effects of efaroxan and glibenclamide on plasma glucose and insulin levels in rats. Eur J Pharmacol. 1992 Mar 24;213(2):213-8.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Boiling Point 387ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C13H17ClN2O
Molecular Weight 252.740
Flash Point 187.9ºC
Exact Mass 252.102936
PSA 33.62000
LogP 2.33840
InChIKey DWOIUCRHVWIHAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCC1(C2=NCCN2)Cc2ccccc2O1.Cl

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS06
GHS06
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H301
Precautionary Statements P301 + P310
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves;type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes T: Toxic;
Risk Phrases R25
Safety Phrases 7-35-45
RIDADR UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
HS Code 2934999090

 Customs

HS Code 2934999090
Summary 2934999090. other heterocyclic compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

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 Synonyms

Calmidazolium chloride
(±)-efaroxan hydrochloride
2-(2-Ethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-2-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole hydrochloride (1:1)
Efaroxan HCl
1H-Imidazole, 2-(2-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-2-benzofuranyl)-4,5-dihydro-, hydrochloride (1:1)
Efaroxan hydrochloride
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