Cisapride N-oxide

Ref. 3D-FC20457

Product Information

• Name: Cisapride N-oxide
• Synonyms: rel-4-Amino-5-chloro-N-[(3R,4S)-1-[3-(4-fluorophenoxy)propyl]-3-methoxy-1-oxido-4-piperidinyl]-2-methoxybenzamide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Cisapride N-oxide is a prodrug of cisapride, which is used as an anti-ulcer drug and to stimulate gastric motility. It has been studied using a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method in the science of pharmacology. It is metabolized via hydrolysis by esterases to form cisapride and parabens, which are preservatives that inhibit microbial growth. Cisapride N-oxide is available in the US under the trade name Motilium, where it is marketed for use in adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 481.94 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₃H₂₉ClFN₃O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%