Candesartan

from source

C24H20N6O3 · 440.5 g/mol

What is Candesartan?

A blood pressure medicine sold as Atacand, one of the sartans. It blocks the receptor for angiotensin II, a hormone that tightens blood vessels. from source

CategoryPrescription medicine

Chemical familyCarboxylic Acids Aromatics Ethers

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCCOC1=NC2=CC=CC(=C2N1CC3=CC=C(C=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4C5=NNN=N5)C(=O)O

Where you'll find it

Dispensed on prescription, not sold on a shelf. See the rest of the prescription medicine group.

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50: 2,000 mg/kg · low toxicity
Species: rat
Route: oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

2,000 mg/kg · low toxicity · LD50 rat oral from source

1 more reported value

2,000 mg/kgLD50 · oral · mouse

WarningIrritantHealth hazardEnvironmentalH302, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335, H361, H400, H410, H411from source

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Where Candesartan leads

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 2541
Wikidata: Q415970
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Similar molecules: MoleculeFinder fingerprint similarity
Data refreshed: October 19, 2026

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