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Escitalopram oxalate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): S-(+)-1-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-5-isobenzofurancarbonitrile oxalate, S-(+)-Citalopram oxalate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O · C₂H₂O₄
• CAS Number: 219861-08-2
• Molecular Weight: 414.43
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749746
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• MDL number: MFCD06407826

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: escitalopram
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: OC(=O)C(O)=O.CN(C)CCC[C@]1(OCc2cc(ccc12)C#N)c3ccc(F)cc3
• InChI: 1S/C20H21FN2O.C2H2O4/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;3-1(4)2(5)6/h4-9,12H,3,10-11,14H2,1-2H3;(H,3,4)(H,5,6)/t20-;/m0./s1
• InChI key: KTGRHKOEFSJQNS-BDQAORGHSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... SLC6A4(6532)

Description

General description

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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.

Escitalopram oxalate, the S-enantiomer of racemic citalopram, belongs to the class of compounds known as antidepressants, that works as a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Application

Escitalopram oxalate 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:

• Escitalopram Oral Solution
• Escitalopram Oxalate
• Escitalopram Tablets

Biochem/physiol Actions

Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), the S-enantiomer and eutomer of citalopram.

Escitalopram oxalate is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); the S-enantiomer and eutomer of citalopram.

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Codes: H302 + H312
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P362 + P364 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable