Title: Nicaraven
CAS Registry Number: 79455-30-4
CAS Name: N,N¢-(1-Methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bis-3-pyridinecarboxamide
Synonyms: 1,2-bis(nicotinamido)propane; (±)-
N,N¢-propylenedinicotinamide; AVS
Trademarks: Antevas (Chugai)
Molecular Formula: C15H16N4O2
Molecular Weight: 284.31
Percent Composition: C 63.37%, H 5.67%, N 19.71%, O 11.25%
Literature References: Hydroxyl radical scavenger. Prepn: T. Mori
et al., EP 29602;
eidem, US 4366161 (1981, 1982 both to Chugai); T. Doi
et al., Synlett 1999, 1751. Effect on human platelet aggregation: T. Komiya
et al., Clin. Neuropharmacol. 22, 11 (1999). Clinical trial in subarachnoid hemorrhage: T. Asano
et al., J. Neurosurg. 84, 792 (1996).
Review: K. K. Jain,
Expert Opin. Invest. Drugs 9, 859-870 (2000).
Properties: Crystals from ethyl acetate, mp 156-157°. Sol in water.
Melting point: mp 156-157°
Therap-Cat: In treatment of vasospasm following subarachnoid hemorrhage.