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Etifoxine HCl (HOE-36801)

Alias: HOE 36801 HOE-36801 HOE36801 etafenoxine Stresam
Cat No.:V20817 Purity: ≥98%
Etifoxine (HOE 36801) and etafenoxine, is anon-benzodiazepine GABAergic anxiolytic and anticonvulsant drug developed by Hoechst in the 1960s, and sold in approximately 40 countries for anxiety disorders, without the sedation and ataxia associated with benzodiazepine drugs.
Etifoxine HCl (HOE-36801)
Etifoxine HCl (HOE-36801) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 56776-32-0
Product category: GABA Receptor
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description
Etifoxine (HOE 36801) and etafenoxine, is a non-benzodiazepine GABAergic anxiolytic and anticonvulsant drug developed by Hoechst in the 1960s, and sold in approximately 40 countries for anxiety disorders, without the sedation and ataxia associated with benzodiazepine drugs. Unlike benzodiazepines, etifoxine appears to produce its anxiolytic effects by binding to β2 and β3 subunits of the GABAA receptor complex, and so is acting at a different target site to benzodiazepines, although the physiological effect that is produced is similar to that of benzodiazepines.
Etifoxine hydrochloride (HOE-36801) is a non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic and anticonvulsant drug. It is a benzoxazine derivative that has been shown to possess anxiolytic, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties. Etifoxine is used clinically for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
Etifoxine has a dual mechanism of action. First, it potentiates GABA-A receptor-mediated responses. This is mediated by a direct allosteric effect on the receptor's beta subunit and is flumazenil-insensitive, distinguishing it from benzodiazepines. Second, it activates peripheral (mitochondrial-type) benzodiazepine receptors, which enhances neurosteroid synthesis.
ln Vitro
Etefosine (EFX) increases [3H]muscimol binding at equilibrium in a dose-dependent manner at concentrations between 10 and 300 μM (higher concentrations limit its solubility); at 300 μM, EFX 21 reaches 155± of its control value.
In vitro, etifoxine potentiates GABA-A receptor function in cultured neurons. It modulates GABAergic synaptic transmission and increases GABAergic neurotransmission. Its effects are mediated by both a direct allosteric effect on the receptor and an indirect mechanism involving neurosteroid synthesis.
ln Vivo
At micromolar concentrations, etifoxine competitively inhibits [35S]TBPS binding in rat brain [1]. When compared to C57BL/6J mice, BALB/cByJ mice show more pronounced anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects when exposed to etifoxine (3.125-50 mg/kg) [3].
In vivo, etifoxine has demonstrated anxiolytic properties in anticonflict tests in rats. Its anxiolytic effect is mediated by the neurosteroid allopregnanolone. Etifoxine also possesses neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties in vivo. It is used clinically for the treatment of anxiety.
Enzyme Assay
Non-cellular receptor binding assays for etifoxine involve competitive radioligand binding displacement studies using membrane preparations from brain tissue or cells expressing GABA-A receptors. Membranes are incubated with a radiolabeled GABA-A receptor ligand (e.g., [³H]flunitrazepam) and varying concentrations of etifoxine. Binding displacement curves are generated to determine its affinity for the allosteric site.
Cell Assay
In vitro cellular assays for etifoxine involve treating cultured rat neurons with the compound and measuring GABA-A receptor-mediated membrane responses using patch-clamp electrophysiology. Neurons are treated with submaximal concentrations of GABA in the presence of varying concentrations of etifoxine, and the potentiation of the GABA-induced current is measured. The EC₅₀ for potentiation is determined.
Animal Protocol
Animal/Disease Models: Sixweeks old BALB/cByJ and C57BL/6J mice (20-25 g) [3].
Doses: 3.125-50 mg/kg.
Route of Administration: intraperitonealinfection.
Experimental Results: The 12.5 mg/kg dose of BALB/cByJ mice Dramatically increased arm open time compared to vehicle (p = 0.009), but had no effect in C57B/6J mice. BALB/cByJ mice demonstrated Dramatically (p < 0.012) lower plasma compound levels at 15 and 30 min compared with C57BL/6J mice.
In vivo animal experiments with etifoxine are conducted in rat models of anxiety, such as the anticonflict test. Rats are treated with etifoxine via oral or intraperitoneal administration, and their behavior in conflict paradigms is assessed. The compound's effects on neurosteroid levels in the brain are measured. Its neuroprotective effects are assessed in models of neurodegeneration.
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
Etifoxine hydrochloride has a molecular weight of 323.22 and a molecular formula of C₁₇H₁₈Cl₂N₂O. It is a solid powder with a purity of ≥98%. The compound is soluble in DMSO and is typically stored at -20°C, protected from light and moisture. It is orally bioavailable.
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
Etifoxine is generally well-tolerated at therapeutic doses. Side effects are mild and may include drowsiness, dizziness, and gastrointestinal disturbances. It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug. Standard safety precautions should be followed when handling the compound.
References

[1]. Effects of etifoxine on ligand binding to GABA(A) receptors in rodents. Neurosci Res. 2002 Oct;44(2):167-72.

[2]. The modulatory effects of the anxiolytic etifoxine on GABA(A) receptors are mediated by the beta subunit. Neuropharmacology. 2003 Sep;45(3):293-303.

[3]. Differential effects of etifoxine on anxiety-like behaviour and convulsions in BALB/cByJ and C57BL/6J mice: any relation to overexpression of central GABAA receptor beta2 subunits? Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2011 Jun;21(6):457-70.

Additional Infomation
Etifoxine hydrochloride (HOE-36801; CAS 56776-32-0) is a non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic with a dual mechanism of action: positive allosteric modulation of GABA-A receptors and activation of neurosteroid synthesis via peripheral benzodiazepine receptors. It is used clinically for anxiety and has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C17H18CL2N2O
Molecular Weight
337.24362
Exact Mass
336.079
CAS #
56776-32-0
Related CAS #
Etifoxine;21715-46-8
PubChem CID
135413552
Appearance
White to off-white solid powder
Density
1.2g/cm3
Boiling Point
421.2ºC at 760mmHg
Flash Point
208.5ºC
LogP
4.859
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
2
Rotatable Bond Count
2
Heavy Atom Count
22
Complexity
394
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
InChi Key
SCBJXEBIMVRTJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C17H17ClN2O.ClH/c1-3-19-16-20-15-10-9-13(18)11-14(15)17(2,21-16)12-7-5-4-6-8-12/h4-11H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,19,20)1H
Chemical Name
6-chloro-N-ethyl-4-methyl-4-phenyl-4H-benzo[d][1,3]oxazin-2-amine hydrochloride
Synonyms
HOE 36801 HOE-36801 HOE36801 etafenoxine Stresam
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Note: Please store this product in a sealed and protected environment, avoid exposure to moisture.
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 : ~50 mg/mL (~148.26 mM)
H2O : ~5 mg/mL (~14.83 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.41 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 (7.41 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in 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 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.41 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.


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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.9652 mL 14.8262 mL 29.6525 mL
5 mM 0.5930 mL 2.9652 mL 5.9305 mL
10 mM 0.2965 mL 1.4826 mL 2.9652 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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