Bupropion is an aromatic ketone that is propiophenone carrying a tert-butylamino group at position 2 and a chloro substituent at position 3 on the phenyl ring. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antidepressant, an environmental contaminant and a xenobiotic. It is a secondary amino compound, a member of monochlorobenzenes and an aromatic ketone. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Aminoketones, Dopamine agents and Psychotropic agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as ADHD agents, antidepressants, central nervous system (CNS) agents, smoking cessation agents and weight loss agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Amfebutamone and Elontril. Its PubChem CID is 444.
Bupropion
| CAS No | 34911-55-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C13H18ClNO |
| Molecular Weight | 239.74 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-(tert-butylamino)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)propan-1-one |
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Bupropion is an aromatic ketone that is propiophenone carrying a tert-butylamino group at position 2 and a chloro substituent at position 3 on the phenyl ring. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antidepressant, an environmental contaminant and a xenobiotic.
The listed CAS number is 34911-55-2.
The listed molecular formula is C13H18ClNO.
The listed molecular weight is 239.74 g/mol.
2-(tert-butylamino)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)propan-1-one.
The source lists Amfebutamone and Elontril.