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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

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About This Item

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

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)

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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.

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 USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Escitalopram Oral Solution
  • Escitalopram Oxalate
  • Escitalopram Tablets

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.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302 + H312

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

PDSCL

Deleterious substance

JAN Code

1249406-200MG:4548173918198

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