4-(4-(Dimethylamino)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-hydroxybutyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzonitrile

4-(4-(Dimethylamino)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-hydroxybutyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzonitrile, often called Citadiol, is used mainly as a crucial pharmaceutical intermediate and a reference standard/impurity in the manufacturing and analysis of the antidepressant drug Escitalopram (Lexapro), serving as a key building block or related compound in its synthesis and quality control.

CAS No 103146-25-4
Molecular Formula C20H23FN2O2
Molecular Weight 342.4 g/mol
Synonyms 4-[4-(dimethylamino)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-hydroxybutyl]-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzonitrile

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