Title: Cicletanine
CAS Registry Number: 89943-82-8
CAS Name: 3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-6-methylfuro[3,4-
c]pyridin-7-ol
Synonyms: 1,3-dihydro-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-hydroxy-6-methylfuro[3,4-
c]pyridine; cicletanide; cycletanide
Molecular Formula: C14H12ClNO2
Molecular Weight: 261.70
Percent Composition: C 64.25%, H 4.62%, Cl 13.55%, N 5.35%, O 12.23%
Literature References: Furopyridine derivative with antihypertensive and diuretic properties. Prepn: A. Esanu,
BE 891797;
idem, US 4383998 (1982, 1983 both to Soc. Conseils Recher. Sci.). Studies on mechanism of action: P. Braquet
et al., Lancet 1, 1218 (1983); G. R. Elliott
et al., Thromb. Res. 33, 549 (1984). Cardiovascular pharmacology in dogs: R. Jouve
et al., J. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol. 8, 208 (1986).
In vitro comparison of antihistaminic activity of isomers: P. Schoeffter
et al., Eur. J. Pharmacol. 136, 235 (1987). HPLC determn in biological fluids: G. Cuisinaud
et al., J. Chromatogr. 341, 97 (1985). Effect on human prostaglandin metabolism: P. Guinot, J. C. Fr?lich,
Arzneim.-Forsch. 35, 1714 (1985). Effect on potassium ion transport in hypertensive patients: R. Garay
et al., J. Hypertens. 4, Suppl. 5, S208 (1986). Pharmacokinetics in humans: J. M. Lize
et al., Therapie 42, 399 (1987).
Derivative Type: Hydrochloride
CAS Registry Number: 82747-56-6
Manufacturers' Codes: BN-1270
Trademarks: Coverine (Astier); Justar (Intersan); Secletan (Ipsen); Tenstaten (Ipsen)
Molecular Formula: C14H12ClNO2.HCl
Molecular Weight: 298.16
Percent Composition: C 56.40%, H 4.39%, Cl 23.78%, N 4.70%, O 10.73%
Properties: White crystals, mp 219-228°. Insol in water.
Melting point: mp 219-228°
Therap-Cat: Antihypertensive.
Keywords: Antihypertensive.