4-({4-[(4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)amino]piperidin-1-yl}carbonyl)benzonitrile

This compound is a synthetic small molecule belonging to the class of organic compounds known as 1-benzoylpiperidines, characterized by a piperidine ring and a benzonitrile moiety. It has been primarily studied as an experimental research tool and is not approved for clinical use. The molecule has been investigated for its ability to inhibit nitric oxide synthase (NOS), including isoforms such as neuronal NOS (NOS1), inducible NOS (NOS2), and endothelial NOS (NOS3). By inhibiting these enzymes, it may modulate nitric oxide production, which plays roles in vascular tone regulation, neurotransmission, and immune response. Its primary applications are in biochemical research rather than therapeutic use[1][2][7].

Other names

4-{4-[(4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)amino]piperidine-1-carbonyl}benzonitrile4-[4-(4-Methoxy-pyridin-2-yamino)-piperidine–1-carbonyl]-benzonitrile4-[[(4-methoxypyridin–2–yl)amino]piperidine–1-carbonyl]benzonitrile