Isosorbide mononitrate

Isosorbide mononitrate is an organic nitrate with vasodilating properties. It is an anti-anginal agent that works by relaxing the smooth muscles of both arteries and veins, but but predominantly veins to reduce cardiac preload. Isosorbide-5-mononitrate is a crystalline solid. It is very flammable and may be toxic by ingestion. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antianginals, Nitrates and Vasodilating agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as angina and cardiovascular. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Monoket, Imdur, Monosorbitrate, Corangin and Isosorbide 5-mononitrate. Its PubChem CID is 27661.

CAS No 16051-77-7
Molecular Formula C6H9NO6
Molecular Weight 191.14 g/mol
Synonyms [(3S,3aR,6R,6aS)-3-hydroxy-2,3,3a,5,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,2-b]furan-6-yl] nitrate

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