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Meclofenoxate hydrochloride

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Meclofenoxate hydrochloride Basic information

Product Name:
Meclofenoxate hydrochloride
Synonyms:
  • (p-chlorophenoxy)aceticacid2-(dimethylamino)ethylesterhydrochloride
  • 235anphydrochloride
  • acefen
  • aceticacid,(4-chlorophenoxy)-,2-(dimethylamino)ethylester,hydrochloride
  • aceticacid,(p-chlorophenoxy)-,2-dimethylaminoethylester,hydrochloride
  • amipolen
  • brenal
  • cellative
CAS:
3685-84-5
MF:
C12H16ClNO3.ClH
MW:
294.17
EINECS:
222-975-3
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Mol File:
3685-84-5.mol
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Meclofenoxate hydrochloride Chemical Properties

Melting point:
133-135°C
Density 
1.3255 (rough estimate)
refractive index 
1.6140 (estimate)
storage temp. 
−20°C
solubility 
DMSO (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
form 
Solid
color 
White to Off-White
Merck 
14,5780
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H16ClNO3.ClH/c1-14(2)7-8-16-12(15)9-17-11-5-3-10(13)4-6-11;/h3-6H,7-9H2,1-2H3;1H
InChIKey
FIVHOHCAXWQPGC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C(OCCN(C)C)(=O)COC1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1.[H]Cl
CAS DataBase Reference
3685-84-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
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Safety Information

Hazard Codes 
Xn
Risk Statements 
22-36/37/38
Safety Statements 
26-36
RTECS 
AG0440000
Toxicity
LD50 in mice (mg/kg): 330 i.v.; 1750 orally; 845 i.p. (Rumpf, Thuillier)
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Meclofenoxate hydrochloride Usage And Synthesis

Pharmacological action

Meclofenoxate hydrochloride(MecloCl) [CAS,NO:51-68-3], an ester of dimethylethanolamine (DMAE) and 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (pCPA), has been shown to improve memory, have a mentally stimulating effect, and improve general cognition.
Meclofenoxate hydrochloride is a psychostimulant in the nootropic agent group available in capsule and tablet formulations approved for traumatic cataphora, alcoholic poisoning, anoxia neonatorum, and children's enuresis in China. Although these 2 generic formulations are marketed in China, information regarding their pharmacokinetics and bioequivalence in humans has not been published. Meclofenoxate hydrochloride appears to increase the consolidation of new information into long-term memory. Meclofenoxate does not affect other aspects of remembering. Meclofenoxate is found that significantly more of the subjects receiving meclofenoxate reportes an increased level of mental alertness.

Uses

The applications of is Meclofenoxate hydrochloride:

  • Memory decline through aging
  • Dementia and Alzheimer’s (clinically)
  •  Brain damage or injuries
  • Alcohol or drug abuse symptoms and effects
  • Promote the metabolism of brain

Description

Meclofenoxate hydrochloride is a cholinergic nootropic used as a dietary supplement and drug in the treatment of symptoms of senile dementia and Alzheimer's disease. 

Chemical Properties

White Solid

Uses

Meclofenoxate is a cerebral stimulant. Also, Meclofenoxate is used as plant growth regulator.

Uses

Cerebral stimulant;Acetylcholine precursor

Mechanism of action

Meclofenoxate hydrochloride is a cholinergic drug that has been used to treat bowel diseases. It inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which breaks down acetylcholine in the body and thus increases the amount of acetylcholine available to stimulate muscle contractions. Meclofenoxate hydrochloride also affects the production of other enzymes, such as those involved in energy metabolism.

Side effects

Possible side effects of meclofenoxate include insomnia, dizziness, restlessness, muscle tremors, depression, nausea, muscle tension, and headache, which are generally rare; these side effects may be associated with overdose of the medication and may indicate the need for a reduction in the dosage of the medication.

Safety Profile

Poison by intravenous route.Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes.When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes ofCl??, NOx, and HCl.

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