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Sigma-Aldrich

Moclobemide

≥98% (HPLC), solid

Synonym(s):

4-Chloro-N-[2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl]benzamide, Aurorix, Moclamine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H17ClN2O2
CAS Number:
71320-77-9
Molecular Weight:
268.74
MDL number:
MFCD00865388
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
329817960
NACRES:
NA.77

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

color

white

solubility

DMSO: >20 mg/mL

originator

Roche

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

Clc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)NCCN2CCOCC2

InChI

1S/C13H17ClN2O2/c14-12-3-1-11(2-4-12)13(17)15-5-6-16-7-9-18-10-8-16/h1-4H,5-10H2,(H,15,17)

InChI key

YHXISWVBGDMDLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

Moclobemide acts as a substrate for cytochrome P450 2C19 (CYP2C19). It also behaves as an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6), cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2 and CYP2C19. Moclobemide is also involved in the increased expression of B-cell lymphoma 2 (BcL-2). It also causes neural stem cell (NSC) differentiation into serotoninergic neuron by extracellular‐regulated kinase (ERK) pathway.
Moclobemide is a reversible monoamine oxidase A inhibitor (MAOI); antidepressant. Elimination half-life in humans = 1 -3 hrs; absolute oral bioavailability. Unlike other MAO inhibitors, does not significantly increase blood pressure in humans upon combination with tyramine.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Dopamine and Norepinephrine Metabolism page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
This compound was developed by Roche. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

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GHS05,GHS07

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Anita Rakic Ignjatovic et al.
British journal of clinical pharmacology, 67(2), 199-208 (2008-12-17)
Moclobemide (MCB) undergoes extensive both presystemic and systemic metabolism that can be affected by concomitant drugs. Valproic acid (VPA) and carbamazepine (CBZ) have been found to interact with psychotropic medications of all classes and many other drugs; VPA acts as
Sven Armbrust et al.
Forensic science international, 195(1-3), e1-e3 (2010-01-16)
Intoxication with antidepressants, frequently encountered in pediatric emergency medicine, can often lead to life threatening situations. While hyperthermia, hypertonicity and rigidity are symptoms indicative of a serotonin syndrome triggered by an intoxication with serotonin reuptake inhibitors or monoamine oxidase inhibitors
A M Bielecka et al.
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology, 382(5-6), 409-417 (2010-09-03)
An increasing body of evidence indicates that glial activation and neuroinflammation play an important role in the pathogenesis of psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases. Activated glial cells secrete various cytokines that influence neurotransmission, hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis activity, neuronal plasticity and neurogenesis. It
Anita Rakic Ignjatovic et al.
Journal of clinical pharmacology, 51(5), 661-671 (2010-05-25)
Because moclobemide pharmacokinetics vary considerably among individuals, monitoring of plasma concentrations lends insight into its pharmacokinetic behavior and enhances its rational use in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether single concentration-time points could adequately predict
F U Lang et al.
Fortschritte der Neurologie-Psychiatrie, 79(9), 531-534 (2011-08-27)
Sleep apnoea is a common disorder presenting with somatic comorbidities and psychiatric symptoms. This case report describes a 43-year-old man with an organic depressive disorder due to obstructive sleep apnoea. Initially, an atypical depressive episode or schizophrenic residual syndrome had
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