Tetrabenazine CAS 58-46-8

CAS Number

58-46-8

Grade

Highly Purified

MDL Number

MFCD08461052

Molecular Formula

C₁₉H₂₇NO₃

Molecular Weight

317.42

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Storage Temp

4°C

(3R,11bR)-rel-1,3,4,6,7,11b-Hexahydro-9,10-dimethoxy-3-(2-methylpropyl)-2H-benzo[a]quinolizin-2-one; cis-2-Oxo-3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4,6,7-hexahydro|-11bH-benzo[a]quinolizine; (+/-)-Tetrabenazine; NSC 169886; NSC 172187; Ro 1-9569; Rubigen

Dopamine depleting agent. An antidyskinetic; antipsychotic.

Synonyms

(3R,11bR)-rel-1,3,4,6,7,11b-Hexahydro-9,10-dimethoxy-3-(2-methylpropyl)-2H-benzo[a]quinolizin-2-one; cis-2-Oxo-3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4,6,7-hexahydro -11bH-benzo[a]quinolizine; (+/-)-Tetrabenazine; NSC 169886; NSC 172187; Ro 1-9569; Rubigen

CAS No

58-46-8

Molecular Formula

C₁₉H₂₇NO₃

Molecular Weight

317.42

Melting Point

126-129°C

Solubility

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)

Form

Supplied as a white to off-white solid.

Storage and Stability

Store at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

References

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