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Nitecapone (OR-462) is an orally active and short-acting catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor with gastroprotective and antioxidant properties. Nitecapone (OR-462) scavenges reactive oxygen and nitric radicals and prevents lipid peroxidation.

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Nitecapone Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 116313-94-1

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Description

Nitecapone (OR-462) is an orally active and short-acting catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor with gastroprotective and antioxidant properties. Nitecapone (OR-462) scavenges reactive oxygen and nitric radicals and prevents lipid peroxidation[1][2][3].

In Vitro

Nitecapone (1-100 μM) reducesd GSH (reduced glutathione) depletion induced by ROO-by 11-38% and oxidation to oxidized glutathione (GSSG) by 32-45%[1].

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In Vivo

Nitecapone (30 mg/kg, ip daily for 13 days) reduces development and symptoms of neuropathic pain after spinal nerve ligation in rats[3].

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Animal Model: Eighty-six male Wistar rats, weighing 140-350 g[3].
Dosage: 30 mg/kg (3.3 mL/kg).
Administration: IP, once daily for 13 days.
Result: Selectively and specifically inhibits COMT in the peripheral tissues, and to some extent in the CNS for ca. 3 h.
Increased the thresholds for the mechanical stimuli and thus reduced mechanical allodynia.
Reduced the number of positive reactions of the ipsilateral paws when compared with the baselines in the nitecapone-pretreated rats.
Molecular Weight

265.22

Formula

C12H11NO6
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Appearance

Solid

Color

Light yellow to yellow

SMILES

CC(/C(C(C)=O)=C/C1=CC([N+]([O-])=O)=C(O)C(O)=C1)=O
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (188.52 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.7705 mL 18.8523 mL 37.7045 mL
5 mM 0.7541 mL 3.7705 mL 7.5409 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (7.84 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (20.8 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.53%

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 3.7705 mL 18.8523 mL 37.7045 mL 94.2614 mL
5 mM 0.7541 mL 3.7705 mL 7.5409 mL 18.8523 mL
10 mM 0.3770 mL 1.8852 mL 3.7705 mL 9.4261 mL
15 mM 0.2514 mL 1.2568 mL 2.5136 mL 6.2841 mL
20 mM 0.1885 mL 0.9426 mL 1.8852 mL 4.7131 mL
25 mM 0.1508 mL 0.7541 mL 1.5082 mL 3.7705 mL
30 mM 0.1257 mL 0.6284 mL 1.2568 mL 3.1420 mL
40 mM 0.0943 mL 0.4713 mL 0.9426 mL 2.3565 mL
50 mM 0.0754 mL 0.3770 mL 0.7541 mL 1.8852 mL
60 mM 0.0628 mL 0.3142 mL 0.6284 mL 1.5710 mL
80 mM 0.0471 mL 0.2357 mL 0.4713 mL 1.1783 mL
100 mM 0.0377 mL 0.1885 mL 0.3770 mL 0.9426 mL
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