DOXEPIN HCL
Doxepin HCl is a tricyclic antidepressant with strong antihistamine effects used for depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Side effects include sedation, dry mouth, and weight gain. Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Doxepin hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant with strong antagonism of Hhistamine receptors and moderate inhibition of norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake transporters. It stabilizes mood through monoamine elevation and produces profound antihistaminic sedation due to its very high H affinity.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in depressionmodelling research, histaminereceptor antagonism assays, sleepmodulation studies, monoaminetransporter SAR studies and chronicstress pathway modelling.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include sedation, anticholinergic effects, weight gain, QT prolongation, arrhythmias and overdose toxicity. Handle with TCAclass CNSactive precautions.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C19H21NO·HCl |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 315.8 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 1229-29-4 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | Solubility depends on solvent and conditions (e.g., pH). Please contact us for solvent-specific guidance. |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | Doxepin Hydrochloride; 1229-29-4; Doxepin HCl; Adapin; Silenor |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | (3E)-3-(6H-benzo[c][1]benzoxepin-11-ylidene)-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-amine;hydrochloride |
| InChl Key | MHNSPTUQQIYJOT-SJDTYFKWSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C19H21NO.ClH/c1-20(2)13-7-11-17-16-9-4-3-8-15(16)14-21-19-12-6-5-10-18(17)19;/h3-6,8-12H,7,13-14H2,1-2H3;1H/b17-11+; |
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