| Bioactivity | Pimethixene maleate is antihistamine and antiserotonergic compound, acts as an antimigraine agent.Pimethixene maleate is a highly potent antagonist of 5-HT1A, 5-HT2A, 5-HT2B, 5-HT2C, histamine H1, dopamine D2 and D4.4 as well as muscarinic M1 and M2 receptors, with pKis of 7.63, 10.22, 10.44, 8.42, 10.14, 8.19, 7.54, 8.61 and 9.38, respectively[1]. |
| Name | Pimethixene maleate |
| CAS | 13187-06-9 |
| Formula | C23H23NO4S |
| Molar Mass | 409.50 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Schmitz B, et al. BF-1--a novel selective 5-HT2B receptor antagonist blocking neurogenic dural plasma protein extravasation in guinea pigs. Eur J Pharmacol. 2015 Mar 15;751:73-80. |