6β-Naltrexol

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6β-Naltrexol Structure
6β-Naltrexol structure
Common Name 6β-Naltrexol
CAS Number 49625-89-0 Molecular Weight 343.42
Density 1.48g/cm3 Boiling Point 557.5ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C20H25NO4 Melting Point 90-96ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 291ºC
Symbol GHS02 GHS06 GHS08
GHS02, GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word Danger

 Use of 6β-Naltrexol


6β-Naltrexol (6β-Hydroxynaltrexone), the primary metabolite of Naltrexone, is a peripherally selective opioid antagonist. 6β-Naltrexol selectively inhibits gastrointestinal opioid effects in human subjects and inhibits Morphine-induced slowing of gastrointestinal transit[1].

 Names

Name 6β-Naltrexol
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 6β-Naltrexol Biological Activity

Description 6β-Naltrexol (6β-Hydroxynaltrexone), the primary metabolite of Naltrexone, is a peripherally selective opioid antagonist. 6β-Naltrexol selectively inhibits gastrointestinal opioid effects in human subjects and inhibits Morphine-induced slowing of gastrointestinal transit[1].
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References

[1]. Cone EJ, et al. Biosynthesis, isolation, and identification of 6-beta-hydroxynaltrexone, a major human metabolite of naltrexone. J Pharm Sci. 1975 Apr;64(4):618-21.  

[2]. Yancey-Wrona J, et al. 6β-naltrexol, a peripherally selective opioid antagonist that inhibits morphine-induced slowing of gastrointestinal transit: an exploratory study. Pain Med. 2011 Dec;12(12):1727-37.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.48g/cm3
Boiling Point 557.5ºC at 760mmHg
Melting Point 90-96ºC
Molecular Formula C20H25NO4
Molecular Weight 343.42
Flash Point 291ºC
Exact Mass 343.17800
PSA 73.16000
LogP 1.25510
Index of Refraction 1.719

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS02 GHS06 GHS08
GHS02, GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H225-H301 + H311 + H331-H370
Precautionary Statements P210-P260-P280-P301 + P310-P311
RIDADR UN1230 - class 3 - PG 2 - Methanol, solution

 Articles26

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Conformational analysis of 6α- and 6β-naltrexol and derivatives and relationship to opioid receptor affinity.

J. Chem. Inf. Model. 52(2) , 391-5, (2012)

Naltrexol and its C₆ α and β desoxy, iodo, mesyl, tosyl, trifyl, dimethylcarbamyl, and diphenylcarbamyl derivatives were studied in their energy-minimized C ring chair-like and boat-like conformations...

In vivo evaluation of a transdermal codrug of 6-beta-naltrexol linked to hydroxybupropion in hairless guinea pigs.

Eur. J. Pharm. Sci. 33(4-5) , 371-9, (2008)

6-Beta-naltrexol is the major active metabolite of naltrexone, NTX, a potent mu-opioid receptor antagonist used in the treatment of alcohol dependence and opioid abuse. Compared to naloxone, NTX has a...

Comparison of naltrexone, 6alpha-naltrexol, and 6beta-naltrexol in morphine-dependent and in nondependent rhesus monkeys.

Psychopharmacology 195(4) , 479-86, (2008)

Some opioid receptor ligands that appear to be neutral antagonists can have inverse agonist activity under conditions of increased constitutive activity (e.g., agonist treatment).This study compared t...

 Synonyms

(4R,4aS,7R,7aR,12bS)-3-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1,2,4,5,6,7,7a,13-octahydro-4,12-methanobenzofuro[3,2-e]isoquinoline-4a,7,9-triol