Desmopressin is a synthetic analog of vasopressin used to treat diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, and certain bleeding disorders. It works by reducing urine production and increasing water retention. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Hormones and Peptides. Its therapeutic use is listed as hematologic agents and urological agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a peptide source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Minirin and Octim. Its PubChem CID is 5311065.
Desmopressin
| CAS No | 16679-58-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C46H64N14O12S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 1069.2 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S)-N-[(2R)-1-[(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)amino]-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)-1-oxopentan-2-yl]-1-[(4R,7S,10S,13S,16S)-7-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-10-(3-amino-3-oxopropyl)-13-benzyl-16-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-6,9,12,15,18-pentaoxo-1,2-dithia-5,8,11,14,17-pentazacycloicosane-4-carbonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide |
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Desmopressin is a synthetic analog of vasopressin used to treat diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, and certain bleeding disorders. It works by reducing urine production and increasing water retention.
The listed CAS number is 16679-58-6.
The listed molecular formula is C46H64N14O12S2.
The listed molecular weight is 1069.2 g/mol.
(2S)-N-[(2R)-1-[(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)amino]-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)-1-oxopentan-2-yl]-1-[(4R,7S,10S,13S,16S)-7-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-10-(3-amino-3-oxopropyl)-13-benzyl-16-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-6,9,12,15,18-pentaoxo-1,2-dithia-5,8,11,14,17-pentazacycloicosane-4-carbonyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide.
The source lists Minirin and Octim.