Related Diseases
Anorexia
Product Name
Taranabant (MK-0364)
Description
Taranabant, aslo known as MK-0364, a cannabinoid receptor type 1 inverse agonist being investigated as a potential treatment for obesity due to its anorectic effects. Taranabant reduces abdominal pain and increases intestinal transit in mice. It was discovered by Merck & Co. In October 2008, Merck has stopped its phase III clinical trials with the drugs due to high level of central side effects, mainly depression and anxiety.
Chemical Formula
C27H25ClF3N3O2
Elemental Analysis
C, 62.85; H, 4.88; Cl, 6.87; F, 11.05; N, 8.14; O, 6.20
Synonym
MK-0364, MK 0364, MK0364, Taranabant
IUPAC/Chemical Name
N-((2S,3S)-4-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3-cyanophenyl)butan-2-yl)-2-methyl-2-((5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)propanamide
InChi Key
QLYKJCMUNUWAGO-GAJHUEQPSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C27H25ClF3N3O2/c1-17(34-25(35)26(2,3)36-24-12-9-21(16-33-24)27(29,30)31)23(14-18-7-10-22(28)11-8-18)20-6-4-5-19(13-20)15-32/h4-13,16-17,23H,14H2,1-3H3,(H,34,35)/t17-,23+/m0/s1
SMILES Code
CC(OC1=NC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C1)(C)C(N[C@H]([C@H](C2=CC=CC(C#N)=C2)CC3=CC=C(Cl)C=C3)C)=O
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, not in water
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4℃ for short term (days to weeks), or -20℃ for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001