Donepezil

Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to improve cognition and behavior in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Psychotropic agents and QTc-prolonging agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as central nervous system (CNS) agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Aricept, Donaz, Donepezilum and Domepezil. Its PubChem CID is 3152.

CAS No 120014-06-4
Molecular Formula C24H29NO3
Molecular Weight 379.5 g/mol
Synonyms 2-[(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)methyl]-5,6-dimethoxy-2,3-dihydroinden-1-one

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