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Citalopram hydrobromide

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-5-isobenzofurancarbonitrile hydrobromide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H21FN2O · HBr
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
405.30
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

citalopram

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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

Gene Information

human ... SLC6A4(6532)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Citalopram hydrobromide EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Potent and selective serotonin uptake inhibitor (Ki = 5.4 nM); antidepressant

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

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Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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