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Droperidol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1-[1-[3-(p-Fluorobenzoyl)propyl]-1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-4-pyridyl]-2-benzimidazolinone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H22FN3O2
CAS Number:
548-73-2
Molecular Weight:
379.43
MDL number:
MFCD00083290
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749689
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

droperidol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Fc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)CCCN2CCC(=CC2)N3C(=O)Nc4ccccc34

InChI

1S/C22H22FN3O2/c23-17-9-7-16(8-10-17)21(27)6-3-13-25-14-11-18(12-15-25)26-20-5-2-1-4-19(20)24-22(26)28/h1-2,4-5,7-11H,3,6,12-15H2,(H,24,28)

InChI key

RMEDXOLNCUSCGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... DRD2(1813) , DRD3(1814) , DRD4(1815) , HTR2A(3356)

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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.

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.  ​

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P312 + P330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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S Cure et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (4)(4), CD002830-CD002830 (2004-10-21)
People suffering from acute psychotic illnesses, especially those associated with agitated or violent behaviour, may require urgent pharmacological tranquillisation or sedation. Droperidol, a butyrophenone neuroleptic, has been used for this purpose in several countries. To estimate the effects of droperidol
Kate McKeage et al.
Drugs, 66(16), 2123-2147 (2006-11-23)
Droperidol (Dehydrobenzperidol, Dehidrobenzoperidol, Dridol, Droleptan, Inapsine) is a dopamine D(2) receptor antagonist that has been widely used in adults and children for the prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) over several decades and, more recently, for the
John H Shale et al.
The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 64(5), 500-505 (2003-05-21)
Droperidol had become a standard treatment for sedating severely agitated or violent patients in both psychiatric and medical emergency departments. However, several recent articles have suggested that droperidol may have a quinidine-like effect similar to that of thioridazine in inducing
L Budiharto et al.
Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie, 55(3), 183-192 (2013-03-21)
In Flemish emergency psychiatry droperidol is still an option for the treatment of agitation. However, its efficacy and safety are contested. To find out whether the continuing use of droperidol to treat agitation is justified on scientific grounds. Randomised controlled
Saskie Dorman et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (10)(10), CD006938-CD006938 (2010-10-12)
Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms in patients with terminal illness and can be very unpleasant and distressing. There are several different types of antiemetic treatments which can be used to control these symptoms. Droperidol is an antipsychotic drug and
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