Escitalopram oxalate

Escitalopram oxalate is the oxalate salt form of escitalopram, improving its stability and solubility. It is used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Neurotransmitter agents, Psychotropic agents, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin 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 Lexapro and Citalopram oxalate (s). Its PubChem CID is 146571.

CAS No 219861-08-2
Molecular Formula C22H23FN2O5
Molecular Weight 414.4 g/mol
Synonyms (1S)-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3H-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile;oxalic acid

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