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M1845000

Metrifonate

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Trichlorfon, (2,2,2-Trichloro-1-hydroxyethyl)phosphonic acid dimethyl ester, Metrifonate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H8Cl3O4P
CAS Number:
52-68-6
Molecular Weight:
257.44
Beilstein:
1709434
MDL number:
MFCD00055272
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329817896
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

trichlorfon, metrifonate

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COP(=O)(OC)C(O)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/C4H8Cl3O4P/c1-10-12(9,11-2)3(8)4(5,6)7/h3,8H,1-2H3

InChI key

NFACJZMKEDPNKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Metrifonate EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

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Sales restrictions may apply.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

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Metrifonate.
H M Lamb et al.
Drugs & aging, 11(6), 490-496 (1997-12-31)
H Feldmeier et al.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 49(7), 557-565 (1999-08-12)
A systematic analysis of the existing literature has been undertaken to compare the therapeutic and operational profiles of metrifonate (CAS 52-68-6), and praziquantel (CAS 55-268-74-1), two anti-schistosomal compounds. The criteria evaluated were therapeutic efficacy against Schistosoma haematobium and other helminths
M W Jann
Pharmacotherapy, 18(2 Pt 2), 55-67 (1998-04-16)
Alzheimer's disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by memory impairment, cognitive dysfunction, behavioral disturbances, and deficits in activities of daily living. A consistent observation in these patients is that cholinergic neurons are affected and deteriorate over time
J M Ringman et al.
The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 60(11), 776-782 (1999-12-10)
To review preclinical and clinical studies of metrifonate, a cholinesterase inhibitor relevant to the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. English-language literature identified by MEDLINE using the term metrifonate was reviewed, and bibliography-sorted searches were conducted. Metrifonate is an organophosphate cholinesterase inhibitor
J L Cummings
Pharmacotherapy, 18(2 Pt 2), 43-46 (1998-04-16)
Metrifonate is a cholinesterase inhibitor with a long-lasting inhibition that raises brain acetylcholine levels. It is well-absorbed and has limited binding to serum proteins. In preliminary studies of its utility in the treatment of Alzheimer disease's (AD), it led to
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