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Imipramine hydrochloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 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:
329750156
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

imipramine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

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 USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Imipramine Hydrochloride Tablets
  • Imipramine Hydrochloride Injection
  • Desipramine Hydrochloride
  • Clomipramine Hydrochloride
  • Desipramine Hydrochloride Tablets
  • Trimipramine Maleate

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).

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

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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