(±)-Warfarin – 1 g

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
81-81-2
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
De Minimis - 2811 / 6.1

(±)-Warfarin (Item No. 13566) is a vitamin K antagonist, a coumarin derivative, and a racemic mixture of (+)-warfarin (Item No. 13526) and (–)-warfarin (Item No. 13531).{17423,15996} It is an anticoagulant that interferes with interconversion of vitamin K and vitamin K epoxide and the role of vitamin K in carboxylation of several clotting cascade proteins, inhibiting the initiation of clotting.{17423} Formulations containing warfarin have been used to treat and prevent blood clots in atrial fibrillation, heart valve replacement, venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.  

 

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Description

An anticoagulant; a vitamin K antagonist, a coumarin derivative, and a racemic mixture of (+)-warfarin and (–)-warfarin; interferes with interconversion of vitamin K and vitamin K epoxide and the role of vitamin K in carboxylation of several clotting cascade proteins; inhibits initiation of clotting ,


Formal name: 4-hydroxy-3-(3-oxo-1-phenylbutyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one

Synonyms:  (RS)-Warfarin|Athrombine K|NSC 59813|WARF 42|Zoocoumarin

Molecular weight: 308.3

CAS: 81-81-2

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A crystalline solid


Product Type|Biochemicals|Receptor Pharmacology|Antagonists||Research Area|Cardiovascular System|Blood|Acute Phase Reactants||Research Area|Cardiovascular System|Blood|Coagulation & Hemostasis||Research Area|Cardiovascular System|Blood|Thrombosis||Research Area|Cardiovascular System|Heart|Arrhythmia