Macitentan
General Information
Macitentan Impurities and Macitentan
For evaluating the purity and safety of Macitentan, an essential active pharmaceutical ingredient, Daicel Pharma offers a customized synthesis of Macitentan impurity standards. These impurity standards include crucial compounds such as HN-MCTRCO1, HN-MCTRCO2, N-Despropyl Macitentan, HN-MCTRCO3, and more. Additionally, Daicel Pharma provides worldwide delivery options for Macitentan impurity standards.
Macitentan [CAS: 441798-33-0] has antihypertensive and antineoplastic properties and is a dual endothelin receptor (ETR) antagonist. It treats pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Acting as an endothelin receptor antagonist, Macitentan functions as an antihypertensive agent by blocking the effects of endothelin, a hormone involved in blood vessel constriction.
Macitentan: Use and Commercial Availability
Opsumit, which contains the active ingredient Macitentan, is a medication for the long-term treatment of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) classified as World Health Organization (WHO) Functional Class II or III. It reduces morbidity in PAH cases associated with idiopathic or heritable factors and those linked to connective tissue disease or congenital heart disease. Opsumit can be used alone or in combination with phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors as a part of the treatment regimen.
Macitentan Structure and Mechanism of Action
The chemical name of Macitentan is N-[5-(4-Bromophenyl)-6-[2-[(5-bromo-2-pyrimidinyl)oxy]ethoxy]-4-pyrimidinyl]-N′-propylsulfamide. Its chemical formula is C19H20Br2N6O4S, and its molecular weight is approximately 588.3 g/mol.
Macitentan prevents the binding of Endothelin (ET)-1 to ETA and ETB receptors in smooth muscle cells.
Macitentan Impurities and Synthesis
The analysis and control of impurities in Macitentan1, an endothelin receptor antagonist used for pulmonary arterial hypertension, are critical for ensuring its safety and efficacy. Impurities in Macitentan may include related compounds and degradation products. Analytical techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry (MS) help identify and quantify these impurities. Stringent control measures and specifications limit the presence of impurities in Macitentan, following regulatory guidelines.
Daicel Pharma strictly adheres to cGMP standards and operates an analytical facility for preparing Macitentan impurity standards, which include HN-MCTRCO1, HN-MCTRCO2, N-Despropyl Macitentan, HN-MCTRCO3, and more. In addition, we offer deuterium-labeled Macitentan standard, Macitentan-D4, which is essential for conducting bioanalytical research and BA/BE studies. Our Macitentan impurity standards have a detailed Certificate of Analysis (CoA) that provides a comprehensive characterization report. This report includes data obtained through techniques, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, IR, MASS, and HPLC purity analysis2. Upon request, we give additional data like 13C-DEPT. Moreover, we can synthesize unknown Macitentan impurity standards, degradation products, and labeled compounds to evaluate the effectiveness of generic Macitentan. Each delivery has a comprehensive characterization report.
References
- Bolli, Martin; Boss, Christoph; Fischli, Walter; Clozel, Martine; Weller, Thomas, Novel Sulfamides and Their Use As Endothelin Receptor Antagonists, Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Switzerland, EP1345920B1, April 12, 2006
- Yu, Lixiu ; Zhou, Ying; He, Xiaomeng; Li, Huqun; Chen, Hui; Li, Weiyong, Simultaneous determination of macitentan and its active metabolite in human plasma by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, Journal of Chromatography B: Analytical Technologies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences, Volume: 1002, Pages: 358-363, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there specific regulatory requirements for reporting and documenting Macitentan impurities?
Regulatory authorities require manufacturers to report and document the presence of impurities in Macitentan formulations, including their identification, quantification, and compliance with specified limits.
Can Macitentan impurities affect the medicine's color, odor, or taste?
Some impurities in Macitentan can contribute to changes in color, odor, or taste. Strict control measures are in place to ensure the product's organoleptic properties remain within acceptable limits.
Which solvent helps in analyzing Macitentan impurities?
Acetonitrile is the solvent used when analyzing many impurities in Macitentan.
What is the recommended storage temperature for Macitentan impurities?
Macitentan impurities should be stored, at a controlled room temperature, usually between 2-8 °C.
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