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5.06238

Citalopram Hydrobromide

Synonym(s):

Citalopram hydrobromide, 5-HT Transporter Inhibitor, Citalopram, Celexa, 1-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-5-isobenzofurancarbonitrile hydrobromide

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H21FN2O · HBr
CAS Number:
59729-32-7
Molecular Weight:
405.30
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD02101306
Assay:
≥98% (HPLC)
Form:
solid
Quality level:
100
Storage condition:
OK to freeze, protect from light
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assay

≥98% (HPLC)

Quality Level

100

form

solid

potency

1.8 nM IC50

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze, protect from light

color

white

solubility

water: 10 mM, ethanol: 50 mM

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Br[H].CN(C)CCCC1(OCc2cc(ccc12)C#N)c3ccc(F)cc3

InChI

1S/C20H21FN2O.BrH/c1-23(2)11-3-10-20(17-5-7-18(21)8-6-17)19-9-4-15(13-22)12-16(19)14-24-20;/h4-9,12H,3,10-11,14H2,1-2H3;1H

InChI key

WIHMBLDNRMIGDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A potent uptake inhibitor highly selective for 5-HT transporter without effect on noradrenalin or dopamine uptake (IC50 = 1.8, 8800 and 41000 nM for 5-HT, noradrenalin and dopamine, respectively). Clinically prescribed as an antidepressant drug. Widely used in research related to depressive disorders.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Potent and selective serotonin uptake inhibitor (Ki = 5.4 nM); antidepressant
Primary Target
5-HT Transporter

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Garriock, A., et al., 2010. Bio. Psychiatry.67, 133.
Gabriel, J.P., et al. 2009. J. Neurosci.29,10387.
Torres, G.E., et al. 2003. Nat. Rev. Neurosci.4, 13.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

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pictograms

Health hazardExclamation mark
GHS08,GHS07

signalword

Warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Repr. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
506238000104055977243178