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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H21NO · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
291.82
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77
form
solid
Quality Level
originator
Eli Lilly
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
CNCC[C@@H](OC1=CC=CC=C1C)C2=CC=CC=C2.[H]Cl
InChI
1S/C17H21NO.ClH/c1-14-8-6-7-11-16(14)19-17(12-13-18-2)15-9-4-3-5-10-15;/h3-11,17-18H,12-13H2,1-2H3;1H/t17-;/m1./s1
InChI key
LUCXVPAZUDVVBT-UNTBIKODSA-N
Gene Information
human ... SLC6A2(6530)
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Application
(R)-Tomoxetine hydrochloride has been used as a noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor:
- to study the role of L-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine (L-DOPS) in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer′s disease in mice
- to study its effects on set shifting in rats
- to study its effects on rat brain as a result of its long-term use
Biochem/physiol Actions
(R)-Tomoxetine hydrochloride is an efficient inhibitor of presynaptic norepinephrine transporters. It also positively regulates the release of acetylcholine in the prefrontal cortex (PFC). (R)-Tomoxetine hydrochloride binds to the serotonin (5-HT) transporter. It is involved in blocking the cortical N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors.. (R)-Tomoxetine hydrochloride exhibits therapeutic effects against attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
Norepinephrine uptake blocker.
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.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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