Compound Q&A
What is Linaclotide (CAS: 851199-59-2)?
Answer
Linaclotide is a synthetic osmotic laxative used primarily to treat chronic constipation. Its chemical formula is C15H17N3O5S, and it is a small molecule with a molecular weight of 367.38 g/mol. It is known for its ability to enhance intestinal fluid secretion and promote bowel movements by acting on the guanylate cyclase-C receptor in the intestinal epithelium.
About
CAS No
851199-59-2
English Name
Linaclotide
Molecular Formula
C59H79N15O21S6
Molecular Weight
1526.74 g/mol
SMILES
OC(=O)CC[C@H]1NC(=O)[C@@H]2CSSC[C@@H]3NC(=O)[C@H](C)NC(=O)[C@H]4N(C(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@@H](NC1=O)Cc1ccc(cc1)O)CSSC[C@H](NC(=O)CNC(=O)C(NC3=O)[C@H](O)C)C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)O)Cc1ccc(cc1)O)CSSC[C@@H](C(=O)N2)N)CC(=O)N)CCC4
InChIKey
KXGCNMMJRFDFNR-VRMHCMCOSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-29 08:30
