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Racecadotril is an inhibitor of enkephalinase that prevents degradation of endogenous opioids and decreases secretion of water and electrolytes in the intestines. Racecadotril exhibits anti-secretory and antidiarrheal activities and is clinically used to treat diarrhea.
| Cas No. | 81110-73-8 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C21H23NO4S |
| Formula Wt. | 385.48 |
| Chemical Name | N-[2-[(Acetylthio)methyl]-1-oxo-3-phenylpropyl]- glycine phenylmethyl ester |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl 2-[[2-(acetylsulfanylmethyl)-3-phenylpropanoyl]amino]acetate |
| Synonym | Acetorphan, Hidrasec, Tiorfan |
| Melting Point | 89°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in methanol, ethanol (75 mg/ml), DMSO (45 mg/ml), or chloroform. |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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| Info Sheet |
Matheson AJ, Noble S. Racecadotril. Drugs. 2000 Apr;59(4):829-35; discussion 836-7. PMID: 10804038.
Lecomte JM. An overview of clinical studies with racecadotril in adults. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2000 Feb;14(1):81-7. PMID: 10717506.