Description
Metoclopramide is primarily used for stomach and esophageal problems by binding to the dopamine D2 receptors with nanomolar affinity (Ki=28.8 nM).
Synonyms
Metoclopramide; Afipran; Maxolon; Reglan; Maxeran; Cerucal; Moriperan; Plasil; 2-Methoxy-5-chloroprocainamide
IUPAC Name
4-amino-5-chloro-N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-2-methoxybenzamide
Molecular Formula
C14H22ClN3O2
Canonical SMILES
CCN(CC)CCNC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1OC)N)Cl
InChI
1S/C14H22ClN3O2/c1-4-18(5-2)7-6-17-14(19)10-8-11(15)12(16)9-13(10)20-3/h8-9H,4-7,16H2,1-3H3,(H,17,19)
InChIKey
TTWJBBZEZQICBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
418.7±45.0 °C (Predicted)
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Application
Antiemetics; dopamine antagonists
Shelf Life
As supplied, 2 years from the QC date provided on the Certificate of Analysis, when stored properly