| Identification | |
| Name: | Spironolactone |
| Synonyms: | Alderon;3-(3-Keto-7.alpha.-acetylthio-17.beta.-hydroxy-4-androsten-17.alph a.-yl)propionic acid lactone;Uractone;Spiro(17H-cyclopenta(a)phenauthrene-17,2-(3H)-furan);Xenalon;Pregn-4-ene-21-carboxylic acid,7-(acetylthio)-17-hydroxy-3-oxo-,?- lactone,(7R,17R)-;Aldactone;17.alpha.-Pregn-4-ene-21-carboxylic acid, 17-hydroxy-7.alpha.-mercapto-3-oxo-, .gamma.-lactone, acetate;Euteberol;Prestwick_449;Pregn-4-ene-21-carboxylic acid, 7-(acetylthio)-17-hydroxy-3-oxo-, gamma-lactone, (7alpha,17alpha)-;Spironolactone A;Urusonin;Verospirone;SC 9420;SC 15983;Spiro(17H-cyclopenta(a)phenanthrene-17,2(5H)-furan), pregn-4-ene-21-carboxylic acid deriv.;Spiro-Tablinen;Spirolang;Spironolactone [BAN:INN:JAN];7-alpha-Acetylthio-3-oxo-17-alpha-pregn-4-ene-21,17-beta-carbolactone;7-alpha-(acetylthio)-17-alpha-hydroxy-3-oxopregn-4-ene-21-carboxylic acid, gamma-lactone (9CI);496916-40-6;Spironolactonum [INN-Latin];Aldactone A;Aldactazide (TN);Spiroctan;3-(3-Oxo-7-alpha-acetylthio-17-beta-hydroxyandrost-4-en-17-beta-yl)propionic acid lactone;7-(Acetylthio)-17-hydroxy-3-oxopregn-4-ene-21-carboxylic acid gamma-lactone;Pregn-4-ene-21-carboxylic acid, 7-(acetylthio)-17-hydroxy-3-oxo-, g-lactone, (7a,17a)-;Verospiron; |
| CAS: | 52-01-7 |
| EINECS: | 200-133-6 |
| Molecular Formula: | C24H32O4S |
| Molecular Weight: | 416.57 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C24H32O4S/c1-14(25)29-19-13-15-12-16(26)4-8-22(15,2)17-5-9-23(3)18(21(17)19)6-10-24(23)11-7-20(27)28-24/h12,17-19,21H,4-11,13H2,1-3H3/t17-,18-,19+,21+,22-,23-,24+/m0/s1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 1.24g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Water Solubility: | practically insoluble |
| Solubility: | practically insoluble |
| Appearance: | White powder. |
| Biological Activity: | Competitive mineralocorticoid (aldosterone) receptor antagonist that exhibits antihypertensive activity in vivo . Also displays antiandrogen activity and inhibits steroid hormone biosynthesis. |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| Color: | Crystals from methanol Light cream-colored to light tan, crystalline powder |
| Usage: | It is a synthetic 17-lactone steroid which is a renal competitive aldosterone antagonist in a class of pharmaceuticals called potassium-sparing diuretics, used primarily to treat ascites in patients with liver disease, low-renin hypertension, hypok. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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