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Description: Active metabolite of methysergide (Cat. No. 1064)
Alternative Names: Methylergonovine maleate
Chemical Name: [8β(S)]-9,10-Didehydro-N-[1-(hydroxymethyl)propyl]-6-methylergoline-8-carboxamide maleate
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Methylergometrine maleate
Methylergometrine maleate is an active metabolite of methysergide (Cat. No. 1064); uterotonic agent and oxytocic.
Technical Data for Methylergometrine maleate
| M. Wt | 455.51 |
| Formula | C20H25N3O2.C4H4O4 |
| Storage | Desiccate at RT |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 57432-61-8 |
| PubChem ID | 5281072 |
| InChI Key | NOFOWWRHEPHDCY-DAUURJMHSA-N |
| Smiles | OC(=O)\C=C/C(O)=O.[H][C@](CC)(CO)NC(=O)[C@@]1([H])CN(C)[C@]2([H])CC3=CNC4=C3C(=CC=C4)C2=C1 |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
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Solubility Data for Methylergometrine maleate
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| water | 25 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for Methylergometrine maleate
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 455.51. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mM | 8.78 mL | 43.91 mL | 87.81 mL |
| 1.25 mM | 1.76 mL | 8.78 mL | 17.56 mL |
| 2.5 mM | 0.88 mL | 4.39 mL | 8.78 mL |
| 12.5 mM | 0.18 mL | 0.88 mL | 1.76 mL |
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References for Methylergometrine maleate
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
MacLennan and Martin (1990) Actions of non-peptide ergot alkaloids at 5-HT1-like and 5-HT2 receptors mediating vascular smooth muscle contraction. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch.Pharmacol. 342 120 PMID: 2234096
Muller-Schweinitzer and Tapparelli (1986) Methylergometrine, an active metabolite of methysergide. Cephalalgia 6 35 PMID: 3698092
Pertz (1993) 5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) contracts the guinea-pig isolated iliac artery via 5-HT1-like and 5-HT2 receptors. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch.Pharmacol. 348 558 PMID: 8133899
Merck Index 12 6147
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2 Citations for Methylergometrine maleate
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Murray et al (2011) Polysynaptic excitatory postsynaptic potentials that trigger spasms after spinal cord injury in rats are inhibited by 5-HT1B and 5-HT1F receptors. J Neurophysiol 106 925 PMID: 21653728
Chan et al (2015) Ergot Alkaloids (Re)generate New Leads as Antiparasitics. Cell Signal 9 e0004063 PMID: 26367744
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