2264. Cicletanine

Nomenclature

CAS number: 89943-82-8
3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-6-methylfuro[3,4-c]pyridin-7-ol; 1,3-dihydro-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-hydroxy-6-methylfuro[3,4-c]pyridine; cicletanide; cycletanide.
C14H12ClNO2; mol wt 261.70.
C 64.25%, H 4.62%, Cl 13.55%, N 5.35%, O 12.23%.

Description and 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"olich, 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).

Chemical structure

Derivative

Hydrochloride.

Nomenclature

CAS number: 82747-56-6
BN-1270; Coverine (Astier); Justar (Intersan); Secletan (Ipsen); Tenstaten (Ipsen).
C14H12ClNO2.HCl; mol wt 298.16.
C 56.40%, H 4.39%, Cl 23.78%, N 4.70%, O 10.73%.

Properties

White crystals, mp 219-228°. Insol in water.

Therapeutic Category

Antihypertensive.

Keywords

Antihypertensive