1249406

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
• MDL number: MFCD06407826
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749746
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: escitalopram, escitalopram
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): 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

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 may be used as a pharmaceutical primary standard for the quantification of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations using analytical techniques.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Escitalopram 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 Statements: H315 - H319 - H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable