Mecamylamine is a primary aliphatic amine. A nicotinic antagonist that is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and crosses the blood-brain barrier. Mecamylamine has been used as a ganglionic blocker in treating hypertension, but, like most ganglionic blockers, is more often used now as a research tool. Its therapeutic use is listed as smoking cessation agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Versamine, Revertina and 2-Methylaminoisocamphane. Its PubChem CID is 4032.
Mecamylamine
| CAS No | 60-40-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C11H21N |
| Molecular Weight | 167.29 g/mol |
| Synonyms | N,2,3,3-tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-amine |
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Mecamylamine is a primary aliphatic amine. A nicotinic antagonist that is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and crosses the blood-brain barrier. Mecamylamine has been used as a ganglionic blocker in treating hypertension, but, like most ganglionic blockers, is more often used now as a research tool.
The listed CAS number is 60-40-2.
The listed molecular formula is C11H21N.
The listed molecular weight is 167.29 g/mol.
N,2,3,3-tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-amine.
The source lists Versamine, Revertina and 2-Methylaminoisocamphane.