Methysergide maleate salt
SIGMA/M137 - solid
CAS Number: 129-49-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C21H27N3O2 · C4H4O4
Molecular Weight: 469.53
EC Number: 204-950-9
MDL Number: MFCD00083185
Linear Formula: C21H27N3O2 · C4H4O4
Product Type: Chemical
| color | white to off-white |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C21H27N3O2.C4H4O4/c1-4 |
| InChI key | LWYXFDXUMVEZKS-ZVFOLQIPSA |
| originator | Novartis |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)C=C/C(O)=O.[H][C@@ |
| solubility | DMSO: >10 mg/mL |
| H2O: 2 mg/mL |
| Application: | Methysergide maleate salt has been used as a serotonin (5HT) receptor antagonist to evaluate the potential systemic effects of methysergide (METH) and 5-HT infusions on production and milk composition in multiparous Holstein cows. It may also be used as a serotonin receptor blocker to identify the serotonergic receptor type involved in the direct excitation of mitral cells in the main olfactory bulb. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Methysergide maleate, also known as sansert, is a semisynthetic ergot alkaloid ergometrine derivative. Methysergide is a serotonin 1(5-HT1) receptor agonist and a nonselective 5-HT2 and 5-HT7 serotonin receptor antagonist. Methysergide maleate is used as a pharmacological agent to treat migraines and other vascular headaches. But, prolonged and uncontrolled use of this drug may cause Leriche′s syndrome, angina pectoris, acute ischemia of the limbs. In addition, gastrointestinal side effects, such as abdominal cramps, nausea, and diarrhea have also been observed in few patients. |
| Features and Benefits: | This compound was developed by Novartis . To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here . |
| Symbol | GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P310 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 25 |
| Safety Statements | 45 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |


