Alcaftadine is a topical antihistamine used to prevent itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. It works by blocking histamine H1 receptors and stabilizing mast cells, reducing allergic responses. Alcaftadine is an imidazobenzazepine that is 6,11-dihydro-5H-imidazo[2,1-b][3]benzazepine substituted at position 3 by a formyl group and at position 11 by a 1-methylpiperidin-4-ylidene group. An antihistamine used for treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. Among its listed roles, it functions as a H1-receptor antagonist and an anti-allergic agent. It is an aldehyde, a member of piperidines, an imidazobenzazepine and a tertiary amino compound. Its therapeutic use is listed as ophthalmic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Lastacaft, R-89674 and alcaftadinum. Its PubChem CID is 19371515.
Alcaftadine
| CAS No | 147084-10-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C19H21N3O |
| Molecular Weight | 307.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 11-(1-methylpiperidin-4-ylidene)-5,6-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b][3]benzazepine-3-carbaldehyde |
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Alcaftadine is a topical antihistamine used to prevent itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. It works by blocking histamine H1 receptors and stabilizing mast cells, reducing allergic responses.
The listed CAS number is 147084-10-4.
The listed molecular formula is C19H21N3O.
The listed molecular weight is 307.4 g/mol.
11-(1-methylpiperidin-4-ylidene)-5,6-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b][3]benzazepine-3-carbaldehyde.
The source lists Lastacaft, R-89674 and alcaftadinum.