2-Amino-6-methylheptane hydrochloride

2-Amino-6-methylheptane hydrochloride is a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor, but mainly as a pharmaceutical intermediate of octamylamine.

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Local anesthesia is produced by tropical application of solutions of the hydrochloride or free base of 2-Amino-6-methylheptane to rabbit's eyes. Intravenously in dogs anesthetized with pentobarbital sodium, 2-Amino-6-methylheptane hydrochloride exhibits 1/500-1/1000 the pressor activity of epinephrine. 2-Amino-6-methylheptane hydrochloride is found to cause an increase in cardiac rate and amplitude of contraction. Intravenously in dogs, anesthetized with pentobarbital sodium, doses of 0.5 to 1.0 mg per kilogram of body weight of 2-Amino-6-methylheptane hydrochloride has no detectable effect on the small intestine, detrusor of the urinary bladder, urine secretion or respiration. Intraperitoneally in rats, 2-Amino-6-methylheptane hydrochloride is found to be almost entirely devoid of a central nervous system stimulating action in non-toxic doses. No histological evidence of irritation of the tracheo-bronchial tree mucosa is noted in rabbits or rats which inhale 2-Amino-6-methylheptane free base daily for 10 and 30 days respectively[1].

[1]. Fellows EJ, et al. The pharmacology of 2-amino-6-methylheptane. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1947 Aug;90(4):351-8.

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MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C8-H19-N.Cl-H

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

165.74

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :

1Y1&3YZ1 &GH

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

42 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Behavioral - tremor Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Gastrointestinal - changes in structure or function of salivary glands

REFERENCE :

JPETAB Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. (Williams & Wilkins Co., 428 E. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21202) V.1- 1909/10- Volume(issue)/page/year: 90,351,1947

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :

59 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - excitement

REFERENCE :

JPETAB Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. (Williams & Wilkins Co., 428 E. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21202) V.1- 1909/10- Volume(issue)/page/year: 90,351,1947

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rabbit

DOSE/DURATION :

44 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :

JPETAB Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. (Williams & Wilkins Co., 428 E. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21202) V.1- 1909/10- Volume(issue)/page/year: 90,351,1947

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - guinea pig

DOSE/DURATION :

39 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Behavioral - tremor Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Behavioral - excitement

REFERENCE :

JPETAB Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. (Williams & Wilkins Co., 428 E. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21202) V.1- 1909/10- Volume(issue)/page/year: 90,351,1947