Title: Nicofuranose
CAS Registry Number: 15351-13-0
CAS Name: b-D-Fructofuranose 1,3,4,6-tetra-3-pyridinecarboxylate
Synonyms: fructose 1,3,4,6-tetranicotinate; 1,3,4,6-tetranicotinoylfructofuranose; 1,3,4,6-tetranicotinoyl-D-fructose
Trademarks: Vasperdil; Bradilan (Mundipharma)
Molecular Formula: C30H24N4O10
Molecular Weight: 600.53
Percent Composition: C 60.00%, H 4.03%, N 9.33%, O 26.64%
Literature References: Prepn: Suter, Kuendig,
CH 366523 (1963 to Eprova).
Properties: Crystals from ethyl acetate, mp 140-142°. [a]D18 -8.5° (after 4-6 hours in CHCl3).
Melting point: mp 140-142°
Optical Rotation: [a]D18 -8.5° (after 4-6 hours in CHCl3)
Therap-Cat: Vasodilator (peripheral).
Keywords: Vasodilator (Peripheral).
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.