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Update Date2014-12-24 20:25:56 UTC
Accession NumberT3D3033
Identification
Common NameIsocarboxazid
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionIsocarboxazid is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is an MAO inhibitor that is effective in the treatment of major depression, dysthymic disorder, and atypical depression. It also is useful in the treatment of panic disorder and the phobic disorders. (From AMA, Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p311). Isocarboxazid works by irreversibly blocking the action of a chemical substance known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) in the nervous system. MAO subtypes A and B are involved in the metabolism of serotonin and catecholamine neurotransmitters such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Isocarboxazid, as a nonselective MAO inhibitor, binds irreversibly to monoamine oxidase–A (MAO-A) and monoamine oxidase–B (MAO-B). The reduced MAO activity results in an increased concentration of these neurotransmitters in storage sites throughout the central nervous system (CNS) and sympathetic nervous system. This increased availability of one or more monoamines is the basis for the antidepressant activity of MAO inhibitors.
Compound Type
  • Amide
  • Amine
  • Antidepressant
  • Antidepressive Agent
  • Drug
  • Ester
  • Hydrazine
  • Metabolite
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
  • Organic Compound
  • Synthetic Compound
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
Synonym
Enerzer
Isocarbonazid
Isocarbossazide
Isocarboxazida
Isocarboxazide
Isocarboxazidum
Isocarboxyzid
Marplan
Chemical FormulaC12H13N3O2
Average Molecular Mass231.251 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass231.101 g/mol
CAS Registry Number59-63-2
IUPAC NameN'-benzyl-5-methyl-1,2-oxazole-3-carbohydrazide
Traditional Nameisocarboxazid
SMILESCC1=CC(=NO1)C(=O)NNCC1=CC=CC=C1
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C12H13N3O2/c1-9-7-11(15-17-9)12(16)14-13-8-10-5-3-2-4-6-10/h2-7,13H,8H2,1H3,(H,14,16)
InChI KeyInChIKey=XKFPYPQQHFEXRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzene and substituted derivatives. These are aromatic compounds containing one monocyclic ring system consisting of benzene.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
Sub ClassNot Available
Direct ParentBenzene and substituted derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Monocyclic benzene moiety
  • Azole
  • Isoxazole
  • Heteroaromatic compound
  • Carboxylic acid hydrazide
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organoheterocyclic compound
  • Azacycle
  • Oxacycle
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginExogenous
Cellular Locations
  • Cytoplasm
  • Extracellular
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateSolid
AppearanceWhite powder.
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting Point105-106°C
Boiling PointNot Available
Solubility1.6 mg/mL at 25°C
LogP1.49
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.22 g/LALOGPS
logP1.19ALOGPS
logP1.43ChemAxon
logS-3ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)12.02ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)3.12ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area67.16 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count4ChemAxon
Refractivity74.78 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability24.51 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings2ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyDeposition DateView
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0006-9600000000-952a7c1093fe532d1df32017-09-12View Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-0006-9600000000-952a7c1093fe532d1df32018-05-18View Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-052f-9510000000-c11f3aaa62df1be7ea3f2017-09-01View Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot Available2021-10-12View Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot Available2021-10-12View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-qTof , Positivesplash10-0006-9210100010-78b2f412502a142509e62017-09-14View Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - , positivesplash10-0006-9210100010-78b2f412502a142509e62017-09-14View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-001i-3290000000-9801781c24b97ecc08172016-08-01View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0006-9350000000-d8f9ca354f060f4330e22016-08-01View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0006-9100000000-6cedb1354fdeece131f62016-08-01View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-001i-1690000000-07a8545573baa300826f2016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-001l-9640000000-077985063287a38f70952016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-0kx0-9300000000-a6c0764f23b7adf2144e2016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-001l-6390000000-911dc29e6ed1ee4704332021-10-11View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0006-9100000000-4896c74c701f3ec4b2fd2021-10-11View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0006-9200000000-cc7b99641fc7414fb5592021-10-11View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-001i-0090000000-b203703a00eee615a2072021-10-11View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-001l-9110000000-fc267c475e490b4f9f3c2021-10-11View Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-000x-9100000000-b1b63bbca6e5cb19e8b82021-10-11View Spectrum
MSMass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)splash10-0006-9500000000-6ab30f52fc69889b3fa22014-09-20View Spectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureWell absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Mechanism of ToxicityIsocarboxazid works by irreversibly blocking the action of a chemical substance known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) in the nervous system. MAO subtypes A and B are involved in the metabolism of serotonin and catecholamine neurotransmitters such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Isocarboxazid, as a nonselective MAO inhibitor, binds irreversibly to monoamine oxidase–A (MAO-A) and monoamine oxidase–B (MAO-B). The reduced MAO activity results in an increased concentration of these neurotransmitters in storage sites throughout the central nervous system (CNS) and sympathetic nervous system. This increased availability of one or more monoamines is the basis for the antidepressant activity of MAO inhibitors.
MetabolismHepatic and rapid (by oxidation).
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
Uses/SourcesMay be used to treat major depressive disorder.
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsSigns of overdose include severe anxiety, confusion, convulsions, cool clammy skin, severe dizziness, severe drowsiness, fast and irregular pulse, fever, hallucinations, severe headache, high or low blood pressure, hyperactive reflexes, muscle stiffness, respiratory depression or failure, slowed reflexes, sweating, severe trouble in sleeping, and unusual irritability.
TreatmentGeneral supportive measures should be used, along with immediate gastric lavage or emetics. If the latter are given, the danger of aspiration must be borne in mind. An adequate airway should be maintained, with supplemental oxygen if necessary. The mechanism by which amine-oxidase inhibitors produce hypotension is not fully understood, but there is evidence that these agents block the vascular bed response. Thus it is suggested that plasma may be of value in the management of this hypotension. Administration of pressor amines such as levarterenol bitartrate may be of limited value (note that their effects may be potentiated by Isocarboxazid). Continue treatment for several days until homeostasis is restored. Liver function studies are recommended during the 4 to 6 weeks after recovery, as well as the time of overdosage.
Normal Concentrations
Not Available
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDDB01247
HMDB IDHMDB15377
PubChem Compound ID3759
ChEMBL IDCHEMBL1201168
ChemSpider ID3628
KEGG IDNot Available
UniProt IDNot Available
OMIM ID
ChEBI ID775119
BioCyc IDNot Available
CTD IDNot Available
Stitch IDIsocarboxazid
PDB IDNot Available
ACToR IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkIsocarboxazid
References
Synthesis Reference

U.S. Patent 2,908,688.

MSDST3D3033.pdf
General References
  1. Kennedy SH, Piran N, Warsh JJ, Prendergast P, Mainprize E, Whynot C, Garfinkel PE: A trial of isocarboxazid in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 1988 Dec;8(6):391-6. [3069879 ]
  2. Drugs.com [Link]
Gene Regulation
Up-Regulated GenesNot Available
Down-Regulated GenesNot Available

Targets

General Function:
Serotonin binding
Specific Function:
Catalyzes the oxidative deamination of biogenic and xenobiotic amines and has important functions in the metabolism of neuroactive and vasoactive amines in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. MAOA preferentially oxidizes biogenic amines such as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), norepinephrine and epinephrine.
Gene Name:
MAOA
Uniprot ID:
P21397
Molecular Weight:
59681.27 Da
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [11752352 ]
General Function:
Primary amine oxidase activity
Specific Function:
Catalyzes the oxidative deamination of biogenic and xenobiotic amines and has important functions in the metabolism of neuroactive and vasoactive amines in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. MAOB preferentially degrades benzylamine and phenylethylamine.
Gene Name:
MAOB
Uniprot ID:
P27338
Molecular Weight:
58762.475 Da
References
  1. Wishart DS, Knox C, Guo AC, Cheng D, Shrivastava S, Tzur D, Gautam B, Hassanali M: DrugBank: a knowledgebase for drugs, drug actions and drug targets. Nucleic Acids Res. 2008 Jan;36(Database issue):D901-6. Epub 2007 Nov 29. [18048412 ]