Description
Molsidomine is a NO-releasing prodrug. Liver esterases convert molsidomine to the active metabolite, SIN-1 (half-life in plasma is 1-2 hours), which then releases NO.
Formal name: N-(ethoxycarbonyl)-3-(4-morpholinyl)-sydnone imine
Synonyms: Corvaton|Morsydomine
Molecular weight: 242.2
CAS: 25717-80-0
Purity: ≥99%
Formulation: A crystalline solid