Candesartan

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Description: AT1 antagonist
Alternative Names: CV 11974
Chemical Name: 2-Ethoxy-1-[[2'-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]methyl]-1H-benzimidazole-7-carboxylic acid
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
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Biological Activity for Candesartan

Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor 1 (AT1) antagonist (IC50 values are 1.12 and 2.86 nM in bovine adrenal cortex and rabbit aorta, respectively). Exhibits antihypertensive effects in animal models. Also available as a prodrug, candesartan cilexetil (Cat. No. 4792).

Compound Libraries for Candesartan

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Technical Data for Candesartan

M. Wt 440.45
Formula C24H20N6O3
Storage Store at RT
Purity ≥98% (HPLC)
CAS Number 139481-59-7
PubChem ID 2541
InChI Key HTQMVQVXFRQIKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Smiles CCOC1=NC(C=CC=C5C(O)=O)=C5N1CC2=CC=C(C3=CC=CC=C3C4=NN=NN4)C=C2

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Solubility Data for Candesartan

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO 4.45 100
ethanol 0.44 10 with gentle warming

Preparing Stock Solutions for Candesartan

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 440.45. 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.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.27 mL 11.35 mL 22.7 mL
5 mM 0.45 mL 2.27 mL 4.54 mL
10 mM 0.23 mL 1.14 mL 2.27 mL
50 mM 0.05 mL 0.23 mL 0.45 mL

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References for Candesartan

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.

Shibouta et al (1993) Pharmacological profile of a highly potent and long-acting angiotensin II receptor antagonist, 2-ethoxy-1-[[2'-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-yl]methyl]-1H-benzimidazole-7-carboxylic acid (CV-11974), and its prodrug, (±)-1-(cyclohexyloxycarbonylox J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 266 114 PMID: 8331552


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