Amantadine exhibits neuroprotective and antiviral activity. Amantadine directly inhibits the viral M2 proton channel. This compound is also used to treat Parkinson’s disease; it inhibits monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A), α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), norepinephrine transporters (NET), and NMDA receptors (through acceleration of channel closure).
| Cas No. | 665-66-7 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C10H17N • HCl |
| Formula Wt. | 187.71 |
| Chemical Name | Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decan-1-amine hydrochloride |
| IUPAC Name | adamantan-1-amine;hydrochloride |
| Synonym | Amazolon; Mantadan; Mantadine; Symmetrel; Vitrofral |
| Melting Point | > 360°C (dec.) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (400 mg/mL) or alcohol (196 mg/mL). Practically insoluble in ether. |
| Appearance | A white or almost white crystalline powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | A4802 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | A4802 Info Sheet PDF |
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