Metyrapone
TL;DR: Metyrapone (CAS 54-36-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C14H14N2O and molecular weight 226.11061 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-methyl-1,2-dipyridin-3-ylpropan-1-one
Also Known As: metyrapone, Metopirone, Methopyrapone, Metopiron, Methapyrapone
Application Areas
Top 5 of 14 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C14H14N2O |
| Molecular Weight | 226.11061 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 42.9 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 226.11061 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 17 |
| Complexity | 275.0 |
| Melting Point | 50.5 |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble |
| SMILES | CC(C)(C1=CN=CC=C1)C(=O)C2=CN=CC=C2 |
| InChIKey | FJLBFSROUSIWMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Metyrapone is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A biotechnology compound supplied by CoreyChem, Metyrapone (CAS 54-36-4) has the molecular formula C14H14N2O and a molecular weight of 226.11 g/mol. Reported properties include a solubility: Sparingly soluble. Synonyms include metyrapone and Metopirone.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Metyrapone
Property Insights of Metyrapone
The XLogP value of 2.0 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Metyrapone. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 42.9 Ų, Metyrapone exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Metyrapone has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Metyrapone?
The CAS number of Metyrapone is 54-36-4.
What is the molecular formula of Metyrapone?
The molecular formula of Metyrapone is C14H14N2O.
What is the molecular weight of Metyrapone?
The molecular weight of Metyrapone is 226.11061 g/mol.
What are the applications of Metyrapone?
Metyrapone is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Metyrapone?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Metyrapone?
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