Title: Delmopinol
CAS Registry Number: 79874-76-3
CAS Name: 3-(4-Propylheptyl)-4-morpholineethanol
Molecular Formula: C16H33NO2
Molecular Weight: 271.44
Percent Composition: C 70.80%, H 12.25%, N 5.16%, O 11.79%
Literature References: Surface-active agent that reduces dental plaque formation. Prepn:
BE 888052; S. E. H. Hernestam
et al., US 4636382 (1981, 1987 both to Ferrosan). Stereoselective HPLC determn in plasma: G. Egginger
et al., J. Chromatogr. A 666, 275 (1994).
In vitro effect on bacterial cell walls: J. Rundegren
et al., Oral Microbiol. Immunol. 10, 102 (1995). Home usage trials of mouthwash: A. J. Elworthy
et al., J. Clin. Periodontol. 22, 527 (1995); N. Claydon
et al., ibid. 23, 220 (1996).
Derivative Type: Hydrochloride
CAS Registry Number: 98092-92-3
Manufacturers' Codes: M-1650
Trademarks: Decapinol (Biosurface)
Molecular Formula: C16H33NO2.HCl
Molecular Weight: 307.90
Percent Composition: C 62.41%, H 11.13%, N 4.55%, O 10.39%, Cl 11.51%
Properties: mp 70-72°. pKa 7.1. Soly in water: >40%.
Melting point: mp 70-72°
pKa: pKa 7.1
Therap-Cat: In treatment of gingivitis.
Keywords: Dental Plaque Inhibitor.