CAS No. 74150-27-9

Batch: Purity:99.92
Pimobendan Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 3-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3H-benzimidazol-5-yl]-4-methyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyridazin-6-one
CAS Number 74150-27-9
Molecular Formula

C19H18N4O2

Molecular Weight (MW) 334.37
SMILES CC1CC(=O)NN=C1C2=CC3=C(C=C2)N=C(N3)C4=CC=C(C=C4)OC
InChIKey GLBJJMFZWDBELO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Biological Activity

Pimobendan is a selective phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) inhibitor and calcium sensitizer. It decreases carbachol-induced catecholamine secretion with an IC50 of 29.5 μM in bovine adrenal medullary cells. Furthermore, pimobendan inhibits carbachol-induced influx of Na+ (IC50 = 25.9 μM) and Ca2+ (IC50 = 26.0 μM) without suppressing veratridine- or high K+-stimulated ion fluxes, thereby modulating intracellular sodium and calcium signaling pathways. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 67 mg/mL (200.37 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 5 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.