Synonym: (5R)-5,6-Dihydro-5-(methylamino)-4H-imidazo[4,5,1-ij]quinolin-2(1H)-one maleate, (R)-5,6-Dihydro-5-(methylamino)-4H-imidazo[4,5,1-ij]quinolin-2(1H)-one maleate, CID 9818479 maleate, PNU-95,666 maleate
CAS Number 179386-44-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C11H13N3O · C4H4O4
Molecular Weight 319.31
MDL number MFCD09832637
Biochem/physiol Actions
Sumanirole is a highly selective and potent dopamine D2 receptor agonist that decreased plasma prolactin levels and depressed dopamine neuron firing rates in the substantia nigra pars compacta. Sumanirole potently stimulates locomotor activity in in animal models of Parkinson’s disease.