Mephenesin

General Information

Mephenesin Impurities and Mephenesin

Daicel Pharma offers the best-quality Mephenesin impurities and labeled standards. They are vital for evaluating Mephenesin quality, stability, and biological safety. Furthermore, Daicel Pharma specializes in the custom synthesis of Mephenesin impurities and ensures their worldwide delivery.

Mephenesin [CAS: 59-47-2] is a glycerol ether compound. As a centrally-acting muscle relaxant, it reduces neuronal excitability and muscle spasticity. Mephenesin inhibits inward sodium and calcium currents in neurons.

Mephenesin: Use and Commercial Availability  

Mephenesin is a muscle relaxant. It treats muscle spasticity in Parkinson’s disease. It also treats muscle spasms in other diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. It relieves painful muscle spasms. Many generic manufacturers prepare Mephenesin under various brands. Glotal, Myanesin, Myorelax, etc., are brands of Mephenesin. The route of administration differs for Mephenesin depending on the patient’s needs and health. It could be oral, subcutaneous, or intramuscular.

Mephenesin Structure and Mechanism of Action

The chemical name of Mephenesin is 3-(2-Methylphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol. The chemical formula for Mephenesin is C₁₀H₁₄O₃, and its molecular weight is approximately 182.22 g/mol.

The precise mechanism of action of Mephenesin is unknown.

Mephenesin Impurities and Synthesis

During Mephenesin synthesis, impurities form that may affect the safety and efficacy of the drug. They form during the drug manufacturing, purification, or storage of Mephenesin. Therefore, Mephenesin impurities must be controlled and monitored throughout the drug’s development.
Daicel Pharma offers a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for Mephenesin impurities and labeled standards. We provide the CoA from a cGMP-compliant analytical facility. It gives complete characterization data such as 1H NMR, 13C NMR, IR, MASS, and HPCL^1,2. We provide additional analytical data on request. Daicel Pharma can prepare any unidentified Mephenesin impurity or degradation product. In addition, Daicel Pharma offers a highly purified, stable deuterium-labeled standard, Mephenesin Labelled Standard. The clients of Daicel Pharma can expect a complete characterization report on delivery.