| Bioactivity | OR-1855, an active metabolite of Levosimendan, has effect on human myometrial contractility. Levosimendan is a calcium sensitiser used in the management of acutely decompensated congestive heart failure[1][2]. |
| Name | OR-1855 |
| CAS | 101328-85-2 |
| Formula | C11H13N3O |
| Molar Mass | 203.24 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
| Reference | [1]. Banfor PN, et al. Comparative effects of levosimendan, OR-1896, OR-1855, dobutamine, and milrinone on vascular resistance, indexes of cardiac function, and O2 consumption in dogs. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2008 Jan;294(1):H238-48. [2]. Mark P. Hehir, et al. 487: OR-1855, a levosimendan metabolite with an effect on human myometrial contractility.December 2009Volume 201, Issue 6, Supplement, Pages S182-S183. |