Pyrimethamine

Alias: Malocid;Khloridin;BW 50-63;NCI-C01683;BW-50-63; BW50-63; Daraprim; NSC 3061; Tindurin; WR 297;Chloridine; Ethylpyrimidine; Chloridin; Daraprim; Pirimecidan;Malocide; Pirimetamin; RP 4753; Tindurine
Cat No.:V0849 Purity: ≥98%
Pyrimethamine(Malocid;Khloridin;BW 50-63;NCI-C01683; BW50-63; Daraprim; NSC 3061; Tindurin; WR-297;RP-4753) is a potent dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) inhibitor which isused as an antimalarialandantiprotozoaldrug.
Pyrimethamine Chemical Structure CAS No.: 58-14-0
Product category: DHFR
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Other Forms of Pyrimethamine:

  • Pyrimethamine-d3 (Pyrimethamine-d3)
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Product Description

Pyrimethamine (Malocid; Khloridin; BW 50-63; NCI-C01683; BW50-63; Daraprim; NSC 3061; Tindurin; WR-297; RP-4753) is a potent dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) inhibitor which is used as an antimalarial and antiprotozoal drug.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ln Vitro
Fluconazole (FLZ) in conjunction with Pyrimethamine (Pirimecidan; 4 nM–4 μM; 24 h; LLC-MK2 cells with T. gondii) suppresses T. gondii activity for FLZ concentrations of 0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, and 3.0 μM, respectively, with IC50 values of 0.23, 0.19, 0.23, 0.34, 0.14, and 0.19 μM[1].
ln Vivo
The combination of fluconazole and sulfadiazine with pyrimethamine (Pirimecidan; 1 mg/kg; ig; daily, for 10 d; female CF1 mice with T. gondii xenograft) enhances protection against death[1].
Cell Assay
Cell Viability Assay[1]
Cell Types: LLC-MK2 cells with T. gondii
Tested Concentrations: 4 nM-4 μM
Incubation Duration: 24 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: Inhibited T. gondii activity and diminished parasite proliferation index.
Animal Protocol
Animal/Disease Models: Female CF1 mice (18-22 g ; 4-6 week of age) with T. gondii xenograft[1]
Doses: po (oral gavage); daily, for 10 days
Route of Administration: 1 mg/kg; 10 mg/kg (Fluconazole ), 40 mg/kg (Sulfadiazine)
Experimental Results: Increased mouse survival compared to treatment with SDZ/PYR alone.
References
[1]. Aikawa M, et, al. Studies on nuclear division of a malarial parasite under pyrimethamine treatment. J Cell Biol. 1968 Dec;39(3):749-54.
[2]. Martins-Duarte ÉS, et, al. Toxoplasma gondii: the effect of fluconazole combined with sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine against acute toxoplasmosis in murine model. Exp Parasitol. 2013 Mar;133(3):294-9.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C12H13CLN4
Molecular Weight
248.71
CAS #
58-14-0
Related CAS #
Pyrimethamine-d3;1189936-99-9
SMILES
ClC1C([H])=C([H])C(=C([H])C=1[H])C1C(N([H])[H])=NC(N([H])[H])=NC=1C([H])([H])C([H])([H])[H]
InChi Key
WKSAUQYGYAYLPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C12H13ClN4/c1-2-9-10(11(14)17-12(15)16-9)7-3-5-8(13)6-4-7/h3-6H,2H2,1H3,(H4,14,15,16,17)
Chemical Name
5-(4-chlorophenyl)-6-ethylpyrimidine-2,4-diamine
Synonyms
Malocid;Khloridin;BW 50-63;NCI-C01683;BW-50-63; BW50-63; Daraprim; NSC 3061; Tindurin; WR 297;Chloridine; Ethylpyrimidine; Chloridin; Daraprim; Pirimecidan;Malocide; Pirimetamin; RP 4753; Tindurine
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: 10 mg/mL (40.2 mM)
Water:<1 mg/mL
Ethanol:<1 mg/mL
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (10.05 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (10.05 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.

 (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)
Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 4.0207 mL 20.1037 mL 40.2075 mL
5 mM 0.8041 mL 4.0207 mL 8.0415 mL
10 mM 0.4021 mL 2.0104 mL 4.0207 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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Clinical Trial Information
NCT Number Recruitment interventions Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05678348 Recruiting Drug: Pyrimethamine Head and Neck Cancer
Cancer of the Head and Neck
Washington University School
of Medicine
August 3, 2023 Early Phase 1
NCT05497063 Not yet recruiting Drug: G-COSPE® tablets Bioequivalence Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries
Limited
December 2022 Phase 1
NCT03057990 Withdrawn Drug: Pyrimethamine Myelodysplastic Syndromes Montefiore Medical Center September 11, 2019 Phase 1
NCT01102686 Completed Drug: Pyrimethamine
Drug: Leucovorin
Gangliosidoses, GM2
Sandhoff Disease
The Hospital for Sick Children August 2009 Phase 1
Phase 2
Biological Data
  • Pyrimethamine
    PYR enhances Hex A enzyme levels in some TSD patient cell lines. J Biol Chem. 2007 Mar 23;282(12):9150-61.
  • Pyrimethamine
    TSD or α-mutants cell lines which responded to PYR and NGT. J Biol Chem. 2007 Mar 23;282(12):9150-61.
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