Product Description: Metoclopramide (hydrochloride hydrate) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Metoclopramide (hydrochloride hydrate). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Metoclopramide hydrochloride hydrate is a potent antagonist of 5-HT3 and dopamine D2 receptor, with IC50s of 308 nM and 483 nM, respectively. Metoclopramide hydrochloride hydrate can be used for the research of nausea and vomiting, gastro-oesophageal reflux, and gastroparesis[1][2].
Formula: C14H25Cl2N3O3
References: [1]Hirokawa Y, et, al. Synthesis and structure-activity relationships of 4-amino-5-chloro-N-(1,4-dialkylhexahydro-1,4-diazepin-6-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide derivatives, novel and potent serotonin 5-HT3 and dopamine D2 receptors dual antagonist. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 2002 Jul;50(7):941-59./[2]Rao AS, et, al. Review article: metoclopramide and tardive dyskinesia. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2010 Jan;31(1):11-9./[3]Edwards CR, et, al. In vivo and in vitro studies on the effect of metoclopramide on aldosterone secretion. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1980 Jul;13(1):45-50./[4]Bhosale KB, et, al. Dose-dependent response of central dopaminergic systems to metoclopramide in mice. Indian J Exp Biol. 1997 Jun;35(6):618-22./[5]Gomes RCT, et, al. Effects of metoclopramide on the mouse anterior pituitary during the estrous cycle. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2011;66(6):1101-4.
CAS Number: 54143-57-6
Molecular Weight: 354.27
Research Area: Endocrinology
Target: 5-HT Receptor;Dopamine Receptor;Reference Standards