A histamine congener, it competitively inhibits histamine binding to histamine H2 receptors. Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. It inhibits gastric acid secretion, as well as pepsin and gastrins output. It also blocks the activity of cytochrome P-450 which might explain proposals for use in neoadjuvant therapy. Its therapeutic use is listed as gastrointestinal agents. The directory classifies it as a unknown/inactive API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Cimetex and Endo. Its PubChem CID is 50963.
Cimetidine hydrochloride
| CAS No | 70059-30-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C10H17ClN6S |
| Molecular Weight | 288.80 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 1-cyano-2-methyl-3-[2-[(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methylsulfanyl]ethyl]guanidine;hydrochloride |
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A histamine congener, it competitively inhibits histamine binding to histamine H2 receptors. Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. It inhibits gastric acid secretion, as well as pepsin and gastrins output.
The listed CAS number is 70059-30-2.
The listed molecular formula is C10H17ClN6S.
The listed molecular weight is 288.80 g/mol.
1-cyano-2-methyl-3-[2-[(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methylsulfanyl]ethyl]guanidine;hydrochloride.
The source lists Cimetex and Endo.