Molecular structure of Difenoxurone, CAS Number: 14214-32-5
Difenoxurone (CAS 14214-32-5)
Alternate Names:
Difenoxuron; Lironion; Pinoran
CAS Number:
14214-32-5
Molecular Weight:
286.33
Molecular Formula:
C16H18N2O3
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Difenoxurone functions as an opioid receptor antagonist. Difenoxurone acts by binding to the opioid receptors in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby inhibiting the action of endogenous opioids. This results in a reduction in smooth muscle contraction and motility in the intestines. By blocking the opioid receptors, difenoxurone helps to alleviate symptoms associated with excessive gastrointestinal motility, such as diarrhea. At the molecular level, difenoxurone competes with endogenous opioids for binding to the receptors, effectively preventing their activation. This mechanism of action allows difenoxurone to modulate gastrointestinal motility and provide potential benefits in experimental applications.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Difenoxurone, 250 mg | sc-227860 | 250 mg | $233.00 |