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1224981

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Donepezil hydrochloride

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(±)-2-[(1-Benzyl-4-piperidyl)methyl]-5,6-dimethoxy-1-indanone hydrochloride, 2,3-Dihydro-5,6-dimethoxy-2-{[1-(phenylmethyl)-4-piperidinyl]methyl}-1H-inden-1-one

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H29NO3 · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
415.95
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

donepezil

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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

InChI key

XWAIAVWHZJNZQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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.

Application


  • Novel tacrine-donepezil hybrids for Alzheimer′s treatment: Research has led to the development of new tacrine-donepezil hybrid compounds targeting Alzheimer′s disease, offering enhanced bioactivity and potential therapeutic benefits. These hybrids demonstrate multifunctional approaches in addressing neurodegenerative disorders by combining the acetylcholinesterase inhibitory effects of donepezil with the neuroprotective properties of tacrine (Bayraktar et al., 2024).

  • Role of oligodendrocytes in Alzheimer′s disease: A study explores the involvement of oligodendrocytes in Alzheimer′s pathogenesis, highlighting potential mechanisms where donepezil could be implicated in modulating neurodegenerative processes. This research underscores the broader applicability of donepezil in understanding and potentially treating Alzheimer′s disease (Wang et al., 2024).

  • Shenghui decoction′s neuroprotective effects: Investigating traditional therapies, this study assesses the neuroprotective effects of Shenghui decoction in an Alzheimer′s disease model. Donepezil′s role in this context is compared, contributing to broader insights into potential integrative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases (Lu et al., 2024).

  • Electrochemical sensors for Alzheimer′s drug analysis: The development of electrochemical acetylcholinesterase sensors designed for the detection and study of anti-Alzheimer drugs like donepezil underscores its importance in research and therapeutic monitoring. This advancement supports the precise administration and study of donepezil in clinical settings (Ivanov et al., 2024).

  • Modulating neurodegeneration with donepezil: A study on the combined effects of endothelin receptor agonist IRL-1620 with donepezil in an amyloid-β induced model of neurodegeneration in rats, expands our understanding of donepezil′s therapeutic potential beyond traditional applications, suggesting its utility in complex therapeutic regimes (Mahajan et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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JAN Code

1224981-200MG:


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F M Garlich et al.
Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 52(4), 291-294 (2014-04-17)
Donepezil is a centrally-acting, reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is used in the treatment of Alzheimer disease. Altered mental status, nausea, vomiting, and bradycardia have been reported in therapeutic and supratherapeutic ingestions of donepezil, though pediatric exposures have not been well-described.
Kenneth Rockwood et al.
The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques, 40(4), 564-571 (2013-06-22)
vascular dementia (VaD) and mixed Alzheimer's disease (AD/VaD) are common. How best to monitor treatment is not clear. Our objective was to compare responsiveness and construct validity of change scores, following donepezil treatment, of the standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (sMMSE)
Koteswara Rao Valasani et al.
Journal of chemical information and modeling, 53(8), 2033-2046 (2013-06-20)
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a main drug target, and its inhibitors have demonstrated functionality in the symptomatic treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In this study, a series of novel AChE inhibitors were designed and their inhibitory activity was evaluated with 2D
Hachiro Sugimoto et al.
Japanese journal of pharmacology, 89(1), 7-20 (2002-06-27)
A wide range of evidence shows that cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitors can interfere with the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The earliest known ChE inhibitors, namely, physostigmine and tacrine, showed modest improvement in the cognitive function of AD patients. However, clinical
Jong-Il Kim et al.
International journal of pharmaceutics, 455(1-2), 31-39 (2013-08-13)
Although the taste-masking of bitter drug using ion exchange resin has been recognized, in vitro testing using an electronic tongue (e-Tongue) and in vivo bitterness test by human panel test was not fully understood. In case of orally disintegrating tablet

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