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P9391

Sigma-Aldrich

Procainamide hydrochloride

Synonym(s):

4-Amino-N-(2-diethylaminoethyl)benzamide hydrochloride, 4-Aminobenzoic acid 2-diethylaminoethylamide

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Linear Formula:
H2NC6H4CONHCH2CH2N(C2H5)2·HCl
CAS Number:
614-39-1
Molecular Weight:
271.79
Beilstein:
3729517
EC Number:
210-381-7
MDL number:
MFCD00012998
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24277864

form

powder

mp

167-169 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: soluble
ethanol: soluble

originator

Bristol-Myers Squibb

SMILES string

Cl.CCN(CC)CCNC(=O)c1ccc(N)cc1

InChI

1S/C13H21N3O.ClH/c1-3-16(4-2)10-9-15-13(17)11-5-7-12(14)8-6-11;/h5-8H,3-4,9-10,14H2,1-2H3,(H,15,17);1H

InChI key

ABTXGJFUQRCPNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... SCN10A(6336) , SCN11A(11280) , SCN1A(6323) , SCN2A(6326) , SCN3A(6328) , SCN4A(6329) , SCN5A(6331) , SCN7A(6332) , SCN8A(6334) , SCN9A(6335)

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibits DNA methyltransferase and modulates epigenetic regulation of gene expression. Na+ channel blocker and Class IA anti-arrhythmic.

Features and Benefits

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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WXBC2834V
WXBC2443V
MKBS4413V
SLBG4388V
129K1962V

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Y H Kim et al.
Circulation, 100(6), 666-674 (1999-08-10)
Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is maintained by 2 mechanisms: first by reentry formation and second by spontaneous wave break or wave splitting. We hypothesized that spontaneous wave break results from a critical shortening of the action potential duration (APD) during VF
M Odijk et al.
Biosensors & bioelectronics, 26(4), 1521-1527 (2010-08-24)
We have designed an integrated 3-electrode electrochemical cell on-chip with high analyte conversion rates for use in drug metabolism studies. The electrochemical cell contains platinum working and counter electrodes and an iridium oxide pseudo-reference electrode. The pseudo-reference electrode has a
Assessment of His-Purkinje reserve: what is the mechanism of block?
James Kneller et al.
Heart rhythm, 9(3), 465-466 (2010-12-04)
Miki Masago et al.
Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin, 33(8), 1407-1412 (2010-08-06)
The aim of the present study was to compare the membrane transport mechanisms of procainamide with those of quinidine using renal epithelial LLC-PK(1) and intestinal epithelial LS180 cells. In LLC-PK(1) cells, the transcellular transport of 10 microM quinidine in the
Fei Li et al.
Biochemical pharmacology, 83(10), 1435-1444 (2012-03-06)
Procainamide, a type I antiarrhythmic agent, is used to treat a variety of atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias. It was reported that long-term therapy with procainamide may cause lupus erythematosus in 25-30% of patients. Interestingly, procainamide does not induce lupus erythematosus
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