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Update Date2016-11-09 01:08:42 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM002176
Identification
Common NameTerfenadine
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionTerfenadine is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. In the U.S., Terfenadine was superseded by fexofenadine in the 1990s due to the risk of cardiac arrhythmia caused by QT interval prolongation.Terfenadine competes with histamine for binding at H1-receptor sites in the GI tract, uterus, large blood vessels, and bronchial muscle. This reversible binding of terfenadine to H1-receptors suppresses the formation of edema, flare, and pruritus resulting from histaminic activity. As the drug does not readily cross the blood-brain barrier, CNS depression is minimal.
Contaminant Sources
  • HMDB Contaminants - Urine
  • STOFF IDENT Compounds
  • T3DB toxins
  • ToxCast & Tox21 Chemicals
Contaminant Type
  • Amine
  • Anti-Allergic Agent
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agent
  • Drug
  • Histamine Antagonist
  • Histamine H1 Antagonist, Non-Sedating
  • Metabolite
  • Organic Compound
  • Synthetic Compound
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
SeldaneKegg
TernadinHMDB
Heumann brand OF terfenadineHMDB
Merck dura brand OF terfenadineHMDB
Stadapharm brand OF terfenadineHMDB
TerfemundinHMDB
Terfenadin heumannHMDB
TerfenidineHMDB
Terfenadin von CTHMDB
Aliud brand OF terfenadineHMDB
Cantabria brand OF terfenadineHMDB
Mundipharma brand OF terfenadineHMDB
RapidalHMDB
TeldaneHMDB
Terfenadin alHMDB
TriludanHMDB
CT Arzneimittel brand OF terfenadineHMDB
Balkis saft spezialHMDB
CyaterHMDB
HisfedinHMDB
Hoechst brand OF terfenadineHMDB
TerfeduraHMDB
alpha-(4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl)-4-(hydroxydiphenylmethyl)-1-piperdinebutanolHMDB
CT-Arzneimittel brand OF terfenadineHMDB
Ratiopharm brand OF terfenadineHMDB
Bial brand OF terfenadineHMDB
Dolorgiet brand OF terfenadineHMDB
Sigma tau brand OF terfenadineHMDB
Sigma-tau brand OF terfenadineHMDB
Terfenadin stadaHMDB
Terfenadin-ratiopharmHMDB
Wolff brand OF terfenadineHMDB
Terfenadin ratiopharmMeSH
Chemical FormulaC32H41NO2
Average Molecular Mass471.673 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass471.314 g/mol
CAS Registry Number50679-08-8
IUPAC Name1-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[4-(hydroxydiphenylmethyl)piperidin-1-yl]butan-1-ol
Traditional Nameterfenadine
SMILESCC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(O)CCCN1CCC(CC1)C(O)(C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C32H41NO2/c1-31(2,3)26-18-16-25(17-19-26)30(34)15-10-22-33-23-20-29(21-24-33)32(35,27-11-6-4-7-12-27)28-13-8-5-9-14-28/h4-9,11-14,16-19,29-30,34-35H,10,15,20-24H2,1-3H3
InChI KeyGUGOEEXESWIERI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as diphenylmethanes. Diphenylmethanes are compounds containing a diphenylmethane moiety, which consists of a methane wherein two hydrogen atoms are replaced by two phenyl groups.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
Sub ClassDiphenylmethanes
Direct ParentDiphenylmethanes
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Diphenylmethane
  • Phenylbutylamine
  • Phenylpropane
  • Aralkylamine
  • Piperidine
  • Tertiary alcohol
  • Tertiary aliphatic amine
  • Tertiary amine
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Organoheterocyclic compound
  • Azacycle
  • Aromatic alcohol
  • Alcohol
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Amine
  • Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginExogenous
Cellular Locations
  • Membrane
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue Locations
  • Blood
  • Heart
  • Liver
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateSolid
AppearanceWhite powder.
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting Point147°C
Boiling PointNot Available
Solubility0.0963 mg/L (at 25°C)
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.00046 g/LALOGPS
logP5.89ALOGPS
logP6.48ChemAxon
logS-6ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)13.2ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)9.02ChemAxon
Physiological Charge1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area43.7 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count9ChemAxon
Refractivity146.27 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability56.45 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings4ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveNoChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-001i-0922300000-f2ebf7861ae9f28463f9Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (2 TMS) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0a4i-1091031000-8a395a9531e2fce637a4Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-qTof , Positivesplash10-0573-2592100000-35fee494c6fb22cf9279Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positivesplash10-00di-0000900000-577805b6e639de28dd59Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positivesplash10-00di-0000900000-6ee8ace68773688ab606Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positivesplash10-000i-0000900000-8d9a4ec2424b97bb3b80Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positivesplash10-000i-6770900000-9830d37d285444cff791Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QTOF , positivesplash10-0a4i-5920000000-909f0029205fa0a7663fSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - , positivesplash10-000i-2541900000-f3da0c526b0e748b9567Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 50V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-5920000000-98434dfc2057ad8cb2c6Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 50V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-5920000000-3114fcb90f8a2c560570Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-00di-0000900000-6ee8ace68773688ab606Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-00di-0000900000-577805b6e639de28dd59Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-000i-6770900000-7d494f82f525a8d1b156Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 30V, Positivesplash10-000i-0000900000-8d9a4ec2424b97bb3b80Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-000i-6770900000-9830d37d285444cff791Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 50V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-5920000000-909f0029205fa0a7663fSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-000i-6770900000-3ea778438aa61069b40aSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0uk9-0000900000-33f5717b3bed30143d5bSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0uki-0543900000-e5659b7fe1e1659acac9Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-03dr-2981000000-03f1a2ca48b1a2d8e769Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-00di-0100900000-19b3063632e4afc820d3Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-00fr-5561900000-bac14174fc7e7f1ab7f4Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-003u-9870000000-8b66dc183082f6b4a57fSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-00di-0000900000-9161868ea37af548032eSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0uk9-0003900000-aef17866c8a1837ed79bSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-00dl-2944700000-c715fedf12c50f301dffSpectrum
MSMass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)splash10-001i-8890000000-2c6ad1195e498f463cbfSpectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureOral. On the basis of a mass balance study using 14C labeled terfenadine the oral absorption of terfenadine was estimated to be at least 70%
Mechanism of ToxicityTerfenadine competes with histamine for binding at H1-receptor sites in the GI tract, uterus, large blood vessels, and bronchial muscle. This reversible binding of terfenadine to H1-receptors suppresses the formation of edema, flare, and pruritus resulting from histaminic activity. As the drug does not readily cross the blood-brain barrier, CNS depression is minimal.
MetabolismTerfenadine is a prodrug, generally completely metabolized to the active form fexofenadine in the liver by the enzyme cytochrome P450 CYP3A4 isoform. Due to its near complete metabolism by the liver immediately after leaving the gut, terfenadine normally is not measurable in the plasma. (Wikipedia) Half Life: 3.5 hours
Toxicity ValuesLD50: 5000 mg/kg (Oral, mouse)
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).
Uses/SourcesFor the treatment of allergic rhinitis, hay fever, and allergic skin disorders.
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsCardiotoxic at higher doses. In larger plasma concentrations, it may lead to toxic effects on the heart's rhythm (e.g. ventricular tachycardia and torsades de pointes). (Wikipedia)
SymptomsMild (e.g., headache, nausea, confusion), but adverse cardiac events including cardiac arrest, ventricular arrhythmias including torsades de pointes and QT prolongation have been reported.
Treatmentin cases of overdosage, cardiac monitoring for at least 24 hours is recommended and for as long as QTc is prolonged, along with standard measures to remove any unabsorbed drug. Treatment of the signs and symptoms of overdosage should be symptomatic and supportive after the acute stage. (2)
Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDDB00342
HMDB IDHMDB0014486
FooDB IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkTerfenadine
Chemspider ID5212
ChEBI ID119569
PubChem Compound ID5405
Kegg Compound IDC07463
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis Reference

Timothy G. Fawcett, Christian T. Goralski, David W. Ziettlow, “Preparation of polymorphically pure terfenadine.” U.S. Patent US4742175, issued April, 1975.

MSDSLink
General ReferencesNot Available