Title: Isaxonine
CAS Registry Number: 4214-72-6
CAS Name: N-(1-Methylethyl)-2-pyrimidinamine
Synonyms: 2-(isopropylamino)pyrimidine
Molecular Formula: C7H11N3
Molecular Weight: 137.18
Percent Composition: C 61.29%, H 8.08%, N 30.63%
Literature References: Neurotropic agent that promotes neurite outgrowth. Prepn: D. J. Brown, J. S. Harper,
J. Chem. Soc. 1965, 5542. Prepn of pharmacologically active salts: A. Esanu,
BE 788648;
idem, US 3984414;
idem, DE 2707095;
idem, US 4073895 (1973, 1976, 1977, 1978 all to Soc. d'Etudes Prod. Chim.). Nerve growth promoting action: A. Hugelin
et al., C.R. Seances Acad. Sci. Ser. D 285, 1339 (1977);
eidem, Experientia 35, 626 (1979). Enhancement of muscle re-innervation in man: A. Sebille, A. Hugelin,
Br. J. Pharmacol. 9, 275 (1980). Series of articles on
in vitro effects, pharmacology, clinical studies:
Nouv. Presse Med. 11, 1189-1280 (1982).
Properties: mp 27-28°. bp12 92-93°.
Melting point: mp 27-28°
Boiling point: bp12 92-93°
Derivative Type: Phosphate
CAS Registry Number: 65606-21-5
Trademarks: Nerfactor (Ipsen)
Molecular Formula: C7H11N3.H3PO4
Molecular Weight: 235.18
Percent Composition: C 35.75%, H 6.00%, N 17.87%, P 13.17%, O 27.21%
Properties: White crystalline powder, mp 125°. LD50 in mice (g/kg): 2.83 orally; 1.53 i.p. (Esanu, 1978).
Melting point: mp 125°
Toxicity data: LD50 in mice (g/kg): 2.83 orally; 1.53 i.p. (Esanu, 1978)
Therap-Cat: In treatment of peripheral neuropathies.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.