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Imipramine hydrochloride

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

10,11-Dihydro-N,N-dimethyl-5H-dibenz[b,f]azepine-5-propanamine hydrochloride, 5-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]-10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenz[b,f]azepine hydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H24N2 · HCl
CAS Number:
113-52-0
Molecular Weight:
316.87
MDL number:
MFCD00012669
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329815297
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

imipramine

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

Cl[H].CN(C)CCCN1c2ccccc2CCc3ccccc13

InChI

1S/C19H24N2.ClH/c1-20(2)14-7-15-21-18-10-5-3-8-16(18)12-13-17-9-4-6-11-19(17)21;/h3-6,8-11H,7,12-15H2,1-2H3;1H

InChI key

XZZXIYZZBJDEEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... SLC6A2(6530) , 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

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

Biochem/physiol Actions

Tricyclic antidepressant; inhibits the serotonin and norepinephrine transporters with Kis of 7.7 nM and 67 nM, respectively. Has little effect on the dopamine transporter (Ki = 25 μM).

Packaging

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

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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