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Canrenone

Canrenone is an active metabolite of spironolactone that acts as an aldosterone antagonist, anti-androgen, and diuretic. Canrenone acts as a partial agonist on the Na+/K+ ATPase.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1884802

Cas No.

976-71-6

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C22H28O3

Formula Wt.

340.46

Chemical Name

(17α)-17-Hydroxy-3-oxo-pregna-4,6-diene-21- carboxylic acid γ-lactone

IUPAC Name

10,13-dimethylspiro[2,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-17,5-oxolane]-2,3-dione

Synonym

Phanurane

Melting Point

149-151°C

Appearance

Light yellow crystal powder

Cargnelli G, Trevisi L, Debetto P, et al. Effects of canrenone on aorta and right ventricle of the rat. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2001 May;37(5):540-7. PMID: 11336105.

Corvol P, Claire M, Oblin ME, et al. Mechanism of the antimineralocorticoid effects of spirolactones. Kidney Int. 1981 Jul;20(1):1-6. PMID: 7029118.

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