SML0039

Armodafinil

≥98% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): (R)-Modafinil; 2-[(R)-(Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]-acetamide, CEP 10952, CRL 40982, Nuvigil
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₅H₁₅NO₂S
• CAS Number: 112111-43-0
• Molecular Weight: 273.35
• NACRES: NA.77
• PubChem Substance ID: 329825109
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• MDL number: MFCD09841055
• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• Form: powder

Properties

• Quality Segment: 100
• assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• optical activity: [α]/D -15 to -20° in methanol (C=1)
• color: white to tan
• solubility: DMSO: ≥16 mg/mL
• originator: Teva
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: NC(=O)CS(=O)C(c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2
• InChI: 1S/C15H15NO2S/c16-14(17)11-19(18)15(12-7-3-1-4-8-12)13-9-5-2-6-10-13/h1-10,15H,11H2,(H2,16,17)/t19-/m1/s1
• InChI key: YFGHCGITMMYXAQ-LJQANCHMSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... SLC6A3(6531)

Description

Application

Armodafinil may be used in cell signaling studies.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Armodafinil is a psychostimulant wake-promoting agent.

Armodafinil is the R isomer and longer-lasting isomer of racemic modafinil. It is a psychostimulant wake-promoting agent developed for the treatment of narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder and excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea

Armodafinil is a non-amphetamine, having a half-life of 10−14 hours.

Armodafinil has affinity for dopamine transporters and inhibits the uptake of dopamine in brain areas that are involved in the cognitive performances. It is beneficial for the patients of substance abuse and mental disorders.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Teva. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Codes: H302,H361d
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 2
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable