Racecadotril
Racecadotril (Acetorphan) is a neutral endopeptidase (NEP) inhibitor. Racecadotril and its active metabolite Thiorphan inhibits purified NEP activity from mouse brain with Kis of 4500 and 6.1 nM, , respectively. Antidiarrheal agent[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
81110-73-8
Product Name Alternative
Acetorphan
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H400
Target
Neprilysin
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Racecadotril.html
Purity
99.94
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C(OCC1=CC=CC=C1)CNC(C(CSC(C)=O)CC2=CC=CC=C2)=O
Molecular Formula
C21H23NO4S
Molecular Weight
385.48
Precautions
H302, H400
References & Citations
[1]Marion Eberlin, et al. A comprehensive review of the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and clinical effects of the neutral endopeptidase inhibitor Racecadotril. Front Pharmacol. 2012 May 30;3:93.|[2]David W Griggs, et al. Pharmacologic Comparison of Clinical Neutral Endopeptidase Inhibitors in a Rat Model of Acute Secretory Diarrhea. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2016 May;357 (2) :423-31.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
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