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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C12H14N2O2S2.2K
Molecular Weight 360.578
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of EMERAMIDE POTASSIUM

SMILES

[K+].[K+].[S-]CCNC(=O)C1=CC(=CC=C1)C(=O)NCC[S-]

InChI

InChIKey=FRTPMZXZBMRSIF-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI=1S/C12H16N2O2S2.2K/c15-11(13-4-6-17)9-2-1-3-10(8-9)12(16)14-5-7-18;;/h1-3,8,17-18H,4-7H2,(H,13,15)(H,14,16);;/q;2*+1/p-2

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C12H16N2O2S2
Molecular Weight 284.398
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula K
Molecular Weight 39.0983
Charge 1
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Emeramide or Irminix® (N,N'-bis(2-mercaptoethyl)isophthalamide (NBMI)) is a lipid-soluble thiol-redox antioxidant and heavy metal chelator. Orphan Drug Designation has been granted for the prevention and treatment of mercury toxicity in the EU and USA. Phase 1 and Phase 2a clinical studies have been performed and found Irminix® to be effective and safe with no adverse effects. A Phase 2a clinical trial for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has been completed in summer of 2018 and found Irminix® to be safe with no adverse effects.

Approval Year

PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Removal of selenite from water using a synthetic dithiolate: an experimental and quantum chemical investigation.
2014-04-21
Thiol-redox antioxidants protect against lung vascular endothelial cytoskeletal alterations caused by pulmonary fibrosis inducer, bleomycin: comparison between classical thiol-protectant, N-acetyl-L-cysteine, and novel thiol antioxidant, N,N'-bis-2-mercaptoethyl isophthalamide.
2012-06
Amelioration of Acute Mercury Toxicity by a Novel, Non-Toxic Lipid Soluble Chelator N,N'bis-(2-mercaptoethyl)isophthalamide: Effect on Animal Survival, Health, Mercury Excretion and Organ Accumulation.
2012
Novel lipid-soluble thiol-redox antioxidant and heavy metal chelator, N,N'-bis(2-mercaptoethyl)isophthalamide (NBMI) and phospholipase D-specific inhibitor, 5-fluoro-2-indolyl des-chlorohalopemide (FIPI) attenuate mercury-induced lipid signaling leading to protection against cytotoxicity in aortic endothelial cells.
2011-12

Sample Use Guides

For the 14 days of the intervention 100 mg NBMI, 300 mg NBMI or placebo were administered orally to all patients.
Route of Administration: Oral
Substance Class Chemical
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Name Type Language
EMERAMIDE POTASSIUM
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Common Name English
EMERAMIDE DIPOTASSIUM
Preferred Name English
1,3-BENZENEDICARBOXAMIDE, N1,N3-BIS(2-MERCAPTOETHYL)-, POTASSIUM SALT (1:2)
Systematic Name English
Emeramide potassium [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
1,3-BENZENEDICARBOXAMIDE, N,N'-BIS(2-MERCAPTOETHYL)-, DIPOTASSIUM SALT
Systematic Name English
Code System Code Type Description
CAS
406676-54-8
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PUBCHEM
91618001
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SMS_ID
100000177197
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FDA UNII
X5D79X18ST
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DRUG BANK
DBSALT002153
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