isometheptene

CAS NO.：503-01-5
Empirical Formula: C9H19N
Molecular Weight: 141.256
MDL number: MFCD00273385
EINECS: 207-959-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 04:30:53

What is isometheptene?

Originator

Octinum,Knoll,US,1948

The Uses of isometheptene

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The Uses of isometheptene

6-Methylamino-2-methylheptene is an intermediate for the synthesis of Isometheptene Maleate (I821325), which belongs to a group of sympathomimetic amine and shows very little antihypertensive activity. Isometheptene Maleate is used as an antispasmodic drug.

Indications

Isometheptene is a sympathomimetic drug which causes vasoconstriction. It is used for treating migraines and tension headaches.

Background

Isometheptene is a sympathomimetic drug that causes vasoconstriction. It is used for treating migraines and tension headaches.

Definition

ChEBI: Isometheptene is a secondary amino compound.

Manufacturing Process

Methyl heptenone dissolved in 75% alcohol is reduced with activated aluminum in the presence of methylamine to give isometheptene.

Therapeutic Function

Muscle relaxant

Pharmacokinetics

Isometheptene Mucate is an indirect-acting sympathomimetic. Due to its vasoconstricting properties, Isometheptene Mucate is used for the treatment of acute migraine attacks, usually in combination with other analgeics. It can also displace catecholamines from vesicles inside the neuron leading to the sympathetic responses it is known for.

Metabolism

Not Available

Properties of isometheptene

Boiling point:	bp 176-178°; bp7 58-59°
Density	0.795
vapor pressure	1.39hPa at 25℃
refractive index	nD15 1.4472
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka	10.78±0.10(Predicted)
form	Oil
color	Colourless to Pale Yellow
Water Solubility	3.06g/L at 25℃
EPA Substance Registry System	5-Hepten-2-amine, N,6-dimethyl- (503-01-5)