Verapamil
Verapamil ((±) -Verapamil) is a calcium channel blocker and a potent and orally active first-generation P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor. Verapamil also inhibits CYP3A4. Verapamil has the potential for high blood pressure, heart arrhythmias and angina research[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[52-53-9]
Product Name Alternative
(±) -Verapamil; CP-16533-1
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Calcium Channel; Cytochrome P450; P-glycoprotein
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease; Cancer; Cardiovascular Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/verapamil.html
Purity
99.96
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
COC1=CC=C(C(C#N)(C(C)C)CCCN(CCC2=CC=C(OC)C(OC)=C2)C)C=C1OC
Molecular Formula
C27H38N2O4
Molecular Weight
454.60
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Gowarty JL, et al. Verapamil as a culprit of palbociclib toxicity. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2019 Apr;25 (3) :743-746.|[2]Krikler DM. Verapamil in arrhythmia. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 1986;21 Suppl 2:183S-189S.|[3]Rehnqvist N, et al. Effects of metoprolol vs verapamil in patients with stable angina pectoris. The Angina Prognosis Study in Stockholm (APSIS) . Eur Heart J. 1996 Jan;17 (1) :76-81.|[4]Kubo Y, et al. Blood-to-Retina Transport of Fluorescence-Labeled Verapamil at the Blood-Retinal Barrier. Pharm Res. 2018 Mar 12;35 (5) :93.|[5]Zhou P, et al. Anti-arrhythmic effect of Verapamil is accompanied by preservation of cx43 protein in rat heart. PLoS One. 2013 Aug 12;8 (8) :e71567.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Launched
Isoform
CYP3
Citation 01
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