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D7071

Sigma-Aldrich

Dapoxetine hydrochloride

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(S)-N,N-dimethyl-1-phenyl-3-(1-naphthalenyloxy)propanamine hydrochloride, S-(+)-N,N-dimethyl-a-[2-(naphthalenyloxy)ethyl] benzenemethanamine hydrochloride, LY-210448 hydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H23NO · HCl
CAS Number:
129938-20-1
Molecular Weight:
341.87
MDL number:
MFCD08272809
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
329798842
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

optical activity

[α]/D +125 to +135°, c = 1 in methanol

storage condition

desiccated

color

white

solubility

DMSO: ≥20 mg/mL

originator

Eli Lilly

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

Cl.CN(C)[C@@H](CCOc1cccc2ccccc12)c3ccccc3

InChI

1S/C21H23NO.ClH/c1-22(2)20(18-10-4-3-5-11-18)15-16-23-21-14-8-12-17-9-6-7-13-19(17)21;/h3-14,20H,15-16H2,1-2H3;1H/t20-;/m0./s1

InChI key

IHWDIQRWYNMKFM-BDQAORGHSA-N

Gene Information

human ... SLC6A4(6532)

General description

Dapoxetine ((+)-(S)-N,N-dimethyl-(α)-[2(1naphthal enyloxy)ethyl]-benzenemethanamine hydrochloride) possess a similar structure as that of fluoxetine.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Dapoxetine is capable of blocking recombinant Kv4.3 potassium voltage-gated channels. It is considered as safe.
Potent Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); used in treatment of premature ejaculation

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Biogenic Amine Transporters page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
This compound was developed by Eli Lilly. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H319,H413

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 4 - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Dapoxetine: a new option in the medical management of premature ejaculation
McMahon CG
Therapeutic Advances in Urology, 4(5), 233-251 (2012)
Hartmut Porst et al.
The journal of sexual medicine, 7(6), 2231-2242 (2010-04-24)
Premature ejaculation (PE) is classified as an acquired or lifelong condition but data on baseline characteristics and response to treatment of men with acquired or lifelong PE and mild erectile dysfunction (ED) or normal erectile function (EF) is limited. To
Imju Jeong et al.
European journal of pharmacology, 805, 36-45 (2017-03-23)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have an inhibitory effect on various ion channels including Ca
Sheridan M Hoy et al.
Drugs, 70(11), 1433-1443 (2010-07-10)
Dapoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, is the first oral pharmacological agent indicated for the treatment of men aged 18-64 years with premature ejaculation. In four randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre studies of 12-24 weeks' duration, oral dapoxetine 30 or 60
Kate Hutchinson et al.
Drug safety, 35(5), 359-372 (2012-03-29)
Premature ejaculation (PE) is considered to be the most common sexual problem affecting men, despite the likelihood that it is under-diagnosed. It is a complex condition with many physical and psychological components, making management complicated. It is important to develop
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