Flibanserin

Flibanserin is an N-alkylpiperazine that is 1-[2-(1,3-dihydro-2-oxobenzimidazol-1-yl)ethyl]piperazine in which the remaining amino proton is replaced by a 3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl group. A multifunctional serotonin agonist and antagonist that is used to treat pre-menopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Among its listed roles, it functions as a serotonergic agonist, a serotonergic antagonist and an antidepressant. It belongs to the class of benzimidazoles, a N-arylpiperazine, a N-alkylpiperazine and an organofluorine compound. Its therapeutic use is listed as central nervous system (CNS) agents and sexual dysfunction agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Ectris, Girosa, Addyi and flibanserinum. Its PubChem CID is 6918248.

CAS No 167933-07-5
Molecular Formula C20H21F3N4O
Molecular Weight 390.41 g/mol
Synonyms 3-[2-[4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethyl]-1H-benzimidazol-2-one

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