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1-methylpyridinium

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Description

## 1-Methylpyridinium: A Key Molecule in Research

**1-Methylpyridinium** is a positively charged organic molecule derived from pyridine, a heterocyclic aromatic compound. It's formally a cation, often represented as **[CH3-C5H5N]+**.

**Why it's important for research:**

1-Methylpyridinium is a **critical component in various research areas**, including:

* **Neurobiology:** It's a structural analog of **nicotine** and acts as a **selective agonist** for specific nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs).
* This makes it a valuable tool in studying **neurotransmission** and the role of nAChRs in **cognition, memory, and addiction**.
* Its **pharmacological properties** are used to investigate the therapeutic potential of nAChR modulators for treating **neurological and psychiatric disorders** like Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

* **Chemistry:** 1-Methylpyridinium is used as a **starting material** for synthesizing other important molecules, such as:
* **Pyridinium salts**, which are used as **catalysts**, **antiseptics**, and **biocides**.
* **Dyes** with specific optical properties.
* **Pharmaceuticals** with diverse therapeutic applications.

* **Materials science:** 1-Methylpyridinium-based **ionic liquids** are becoming increasingly important for their unique properties like:
* **High ionic conductivity**
* **Low vapor pressure**
* **Wide electrochemical window**
* **High thermal stability**
* **Solubility for a variety of substances**
* These properties make them ideal for applications like **electrolyte solutions in batteries and fuel cells**, **solvents for chemical reactions**, and **catalysts for organic synthesis**.

**Overall, 1-Methylpyridinium plays a crucial role in various research areas**, contributing to our understanding of biological processes, developing new materials, and advancing the field of chemical synthesis. Its unique chemical structure and versatile properties make it a valuable molecule for future scientific exploration.

1-methylpyridinium: RN given refers to parent cpd [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID13597
CHEMBL ID302326
CHEBI ID15761
MeSH IDM0063398

Synonyms (17)

Synonym
bdbm50147102
694-56-4
CHEBI:15761 ,
1-methylpyridinium
AF-960/00443054
C02724
n-methylpyridinium
inchi=1/c6h8n/c1-7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6h,1h3/q+
1-methyl-pyridinium
CHEMBL302326 ,
1-methylpyridin-1-ium
PQBAWAQIRZIWIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
AKOS030239191
DTXSID70989212
Q6824050
nsc807082
nsc-807082

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" It is approximately equally toxic in the rat, mouse, and guinea-pig."( The toxicity of 2-hydroxyiminomethyl-N-methylpyridinium methanesulphonate (P2S).
DAVIES, DR; WILLEY, GL, 1958
)
0.24

Pharmacokinetics

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Pharmacokinetic studies of 1-MP and 1,4-DMP were carried out following their intravenous or intragastric administration to male Wistar rats at the dose of 100 mg/kg."( QUANTIFICATION AND PHARMACOKINETICS OF 1 -METHYLPYRIDINIUM AND 1,4-DIMETHYLPYRIDINIUM IN RATS BY LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY TANDEM MASS SPECTROMETRY. TISSUE DISTRIBUTION OF 1,4-DIMETHYLPYRIDINIUM IN RATS.
Gonciarz, A; Kij, A; Kus, K; Szafarz, M; Walczak, M; Zakrzewska, A, 2016
)
0.43
" Trigonelline and N-methylpyridinium absorption curves and 24-h urinary excretion reflect the daily consumption of different servings of coffee or CBPCC, showing also significant differences in main pharmacokinetic parameters."( Absorption, Pharmacokinetics, and Urinary Excretion of Pyridines After Consumption of Coffee and Cocoa-Based Products Containing Coffee in a Repeated Dose, Crossover Human Intervention Study.
Antonini, M; Bonadonna, R; Bresciani, L; Brighenti, F; Dei Cas, A; Del Rio, D; Martini, D; Mena, P; Rosi, A; Tassotti, M, 2020
)
0.56

Compound-Compound Interactions

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"The hepatic organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATPs) influence the pharmacokinetics of several drug classes and are involved in many clinical drug-drug interactions."( Classification of inhibitors of hepatic organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATPs): influence of protein expression on drug-drug interactions.
Artursson, P; Haglund, U; Karlgren, M; Kimoto, E; Lai, Y; Norinder, U; Vildhede, A; Wisniewski, JR, 2012
)
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Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The method was applied to pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of both 1-MP and 1,4-DMP with tissue distribution of 1,4-DMP in rats."( QUANTIFICATION AND PHARMACOKINETICS OF 1 -METHYLPYRIDINIUM AND 1,4-DIMETHYLPYRIDINIUM IN RATS BY LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY TANDEM MASS SPECTROMETRY. TISSUE DISTRIBUTION OF 1,4-DIMETHYLPYRIDINIUM IN RATS.
Gonciarz, A; Kij, A; Kus, K; Szafarz, M; Walczak, M; Zakrzewska, A, 2016
)
0.43
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
methylpyridinesAny member of the class of pyridines that carries at least one methyl substituent.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (4)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
Metabolism14961108
Biological oxidations150276
Phase II - Conjugation of compounds73122
Methylation1338

Bioassays (10)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID61002The maximum dopamine release induced by perfusion with the test compound with basal striatal DA (%of basal x10E-3)1990Journal of medicinal chemistry, Aug, Volume: 33, Issue:8
In vivo intracerebral microdialysis studies in rats of MPP+ analogues and related charged species.
AID588972Substrates of transporters of clinical importance in the absorption and disposition of drugs, MATE12010Nature reviews. Drug discovery, Mar, Volume: 9, Issue:3
Membrane transporters in drug development.
AID699541Inhibition of human liver OATP2B1 expressed in HEK293 Flp-In cells assessed as reduction in [3H]E3S uptake at 20 uM incubated for 5 mins by scintillation counting2012Journal of medicinal chemistry, May-24, Volume: 55, Issue:10
Classification of inhibitors of hepatic organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATPs): influence of protein expression on drug-drug interactions.
AID699539Inhibition of human liver OATP1B1 expressed in HEK293 Flp-In cells assessed as reduction in E17-betaG uptake at 20 uM by scintillation counting2012Journal of medicinal chemistry, May-24, Volume: 55, Issue:10
Classification of inhibitors of hepatic organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATPs): influence of protein expression on drug-drug interactions.
AID61001The maximal DA release induced by perfusion with 10 mM MPP+ (15 min) 1 day after perfusion with the test compound with basal striatal DA (%of basal x10E-3)1990Journal of medicinal chemistry, Aug, Volume: 33, Issue:8
In vivo intracerebral microdialysis studies in rats of MPP+ analogues and related charged species.
AID52133Inhibition of [3H]-choline brain uptake was determined by in situ brain perfusion studies in male rats2004Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jun-21, Volume: 14, Issue:12
Molecular modeling studies on the active binding site of the blood-brain barrier choline transporter.
AID588973Substrates of transporters of clinical importance in the absorption and disposition of drugs, MATE2-K2010Nature reviews. Drug discovery, Mar, Volume: 9, Issue:3
Membrane transporters in drug development.
AID588966Substrates of transporters of clinical importance in the absorption and disposition of drugs, OCT22010Nature reviews. Drug discovery, Mar, Volume: 9, Issue:3
Membrane transporters in drug development.
AID699540Inhibition of human liver OATP1B3 expressed in HEK293 Flp-In cells assessed as reduction in [3H]E17-betaG uptake at 20 uM incubated for 5 mins by scintillation counting2012Journal of medicinal chemistry, May-24, Volume: 55, Issue:10
Classification of inhibitors of hepatic organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATPs): influence of protein expression on drug-drug interactions.
AID588969Substrates of transporters of clinical importance in the absorption and disposition of drugs, OCT12010Nature reviews. Drug discovery, Mar, Volume: 9, Issue:3
Membrane transporters in drug development.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (85)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199021 (24.71)18.7374
1990's5 (5.88)18.2507
2000's18 (21.18)29.6817
2010's32 (37.65)24.3611
2020's9 (10.59)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials5 (5.75%)5.53%
Reviews2 (2.30%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other80 (91.95%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]