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Details

Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Molecular Formula C18H18N4O2
Molecular Weight 322.3611
Optical Activity ( + / - )
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of MESOCARB

SMILES

CC(CC1=CC=CC=C1)[N+]2=NOC([N-]C(=O)NC3=CC=CC=C3)=C2

InChI

InChIKey=OWFUPROYPKGHMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C18H18N4O2/c1-14(12-15-8-4-2-5-9-15)22-13-17(24-21-22)20-18(23)19-16-10-6-3-7-11-16/h2-11,13-14H,12H2,1H3,(H-,19,20,21,23)

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Description

Mesocarb (sydnocarb or 3-(beta-phenylisopropyl)-N-phenylcarbamoylsydnonimine) is a psychomotor stimulant N-alkylated amphetamine derivative. Mesocarb is a selective inhibitor of dopamine uptake, it potently blocks dopamine transporter. It is very likely that mesocarb is being used by drug addicts. Mesocarb is included in the World Anti-Doping Agency’s list of substances and methods that are prohibited in sports. It is used in Russia for the treatment of a variety of neuropsychiatric comorbidities.

CNS Activity

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Approval Year

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
8.3 nM [Ki]

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
The drug is administered orally, before meals, 1-2 times a day in the first half of the day. Adults: initial dose of 0.005 g / day; if necessary - up to 0,015-0,05 g / day; maintenance dose - 0.005-0.01 g / day, the highest single dose - 0.075 g, daily - 0.15 g
Route of Administration: Oral