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T4143

Sigma-Aldrich

Triamterene

≥99%

Synonym(s):

2,4,7-Triamino-6-phenylpteridine, 6-Phenyl-2,4,7-pteridinetriamine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H11N7
CAS Number:
396-01-0
Molecular Weight:
253.26
EC Number:
206-904-3
MDL number:
MFCD00006708
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24277877
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

assay

≥99%

solubility

45% (w/v) aq 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin: soluble 1.2 mg/mL
DMSO: soluble 5.4 mg/mL
H2O: insoluble

originator

Wellspring

SMILES string

Nc1nc(N)c2nc(-c3ccccc3)c(N)nc2n1

InChI

1S/C12H11N7/c13-9-7(6-4-2-1-3-5-6)16-8-10(14)18-12(15)19-11(8)17-9/h1-5H,(H6,13,14,15,17,18,19)

InChI key

FNYLWPVRPXGIIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... SCNN1A(6337) , SCNN1B(6338) , SCNN1G(6340)

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Application

Triamterene has been used to study its effects on urokinase receptor (uPAR) induction in podocytes under in vitro conditions2. Triamterene has also been identified as an activator compound from a LOPAC library screen using a fluorogenic α-glucosidase assay3.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Weak diuretic with potassium sparing properties; blocks Na+ reuptake in the kidneys.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Wellspring. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Preparation Note

200 mg of triamterene is soluble in 4 ml of warm formic acid and yields a clear, yellow-green solution. Triamterene is also soluble in DMSO (5.4 mg/ml), and in 45% (w/v) aqueous 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (1.2 mg/ml). However, it is insoluble in water.

pictograms

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GHS07

signalword

Warning

Hazard Classifications

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCJ8322
BCCG8637
BCCC3842
BCCB5415
BCCB3174

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