(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)(1-phenethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methanone

This compound, specifically as a dihydrochloride or hydrochloride salt, relates to the heterocyclic core structure (1-phenethyl-1H-imidazole) and the piperidine moiety necessary for building the final antihistamine API, often used in identifying and managing synthesis impurities. (1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)(1-phenethyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methanone is identified as a potential intermediate or impurity in the synthesis of Alcaftadine.

API Name Alcaftadine
CAS No 147082-78-8
Molecular Formula C18H23N3O
Molecular Weight 297.4 g/mol
Synonyms (1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-[1-(2-phenylethyl)imidazol-2-yl]methanone

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