Bupropion hydrochloride

Bupropion Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the aminoketone bupropion, with antidepressant activity and for potential use in promoting smoking cessation and improving sexual desire. Bupropion is a weak blocker of the neuronal uptake of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine and is a central nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Aminoketones, Dopamine agents, Neurotransmitter agents and Psychotropic agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as ADHD agents, central nervous system (CNS) agents, smoking cessation agents and weight loss agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Budeprion, Amfebutamone hydrochloride, Mysimba and Forfivo XL. Its PubChem CID is 62884.

CAS No 31677-93-7
Molecular Formula C13H19Cl2NO
Molecular Weight 276.20 g/mol
Synonyms 2-(tert-butylamino)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)propan-1-one;hydrochloride

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