Title: Nicofetamide
CAS Registry Number: 553-06-0
CAS Name: N-(1,2-Diphenylethyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide
Additional Names: 1-nicotinylamino-1,2-diphenylethane; N-(1,2-diphenylethyl)nicotinamide
Manufacturers' Codes: C-1065
Trademarks: Lyspamin (Bracco)
Molecular Formula: C20H18N2O
Molecular Weight: 302.37
Percent Composition: C 79.44%, H 6.00%, N 9.26%, O 5.29%
Literature References: Anticholinergic. Prepn: Suter, US 2483250 (1949 to Cilag).
Properties: Needles from ethanol, mp 159°. Readily sol in 5N HCl; moderately sol in methanol, acetone, ether, benzene; slightly sol in ethanol. Practically insol in water and alkalies.
Melting point: mp 159°
Therap-Cat: Antispasmodic.
Keywords: Antispasmodic; Antimuscarinic.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |