DONEPEZIL HCL
Donepezil HCl works by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, prolonging acetylcholine activity to support memory and cognition in Alzheimers disease. Side effects include GI upset, dizziness, and sleep disturbances. Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Donepezil hydrochloride is the watersoluble salt of donepezil offering improved formulation stability. It retains selective AChE inhibition, leading to enhancement of cortical cholinergic neurotransmission. It exhibits linear pharmacokinetics and high CNS penetration due to its tertiary amine structure.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in CNS cholinergic research, enzymatic inhibition assays, neurocognitive modelling, and comparative bioequivalence studies for AChE inhibitors.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include nausea, bradycardia, dizziness, vivid dreams, AV block and cholinergic overactivation at high doses. Handle with CNSactive cholinesteraseinhibitor precautions.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C24H29NO3·HCl |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 416.0 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 120011-70-3 |
| Storage Condition | Store at 20 to 25 °C (68 to 77 °F) |
| Solubility | 31mg/mL |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | Donepezil hydrochloride; 120011-70-3; Donepezil HCl; BNAG; Aricept ODT |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 2-[(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)methyl]-5,6-dimethoxy-2,3-dihydroinden-1-one;hydrochloride |
| InChl Key | XWAIAVWHZJNZQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C24H29NO3.ClH/c1-27-22-14-19-13-20(24(26)21(19)15-23(22)28-2)12-17-8-10-25(11-9-17)16-18-6-4-3-5-7-18;/h3-7,14-15,17,20H,8-13,16H2,1-2H3;1H |
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