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
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O · HBr
• CAS Number: 59729-32-7
• Molecular Weight: 405.30
• MDL number: MFCD02101306
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• 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

Description

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 (K_i = 5.4 nM); antidepressant

Primary Target
5-HT Transporter

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Reconstitution

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

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS07,GHS08
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H302 - H336 - H361d - H412
• pcodes: P202 - P261 - P264 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P308 + P313
• 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_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable