Deprenyl hydrochloride, also known as selegiline hydrochloride, is mainly used to treat Parkinson’s disease and major depressive disorder. It works as a selective monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor, helping to increase dopamine levels in the brain and improve motor control. At higher doses, it also inhibits MAO-A, which contributes to its antidepressant effects. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Deprenalin, Deprenaline hydrochloride and (RS)-Selegiline hydrochloride. Its PubChem CID is 92913.
Deprenyl hydrochloride
| CAS No | 2079-54-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C13H18ClN |
| Molecular Weight | 223.74 g/mol |
| Synonyms | N-methyl-1-phenyl-N-prop-2-ynylpropan-2-amine;hydrochloride |
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Deprenyl hydrochloride, also known as selegiline hydrochloride, is mainly used to treat Parkinson’s disease and major depressive disorder. It works as a selective monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor, helping to increase dopamine levels in the brain and improve motor control.
The listed CAS number is 2079-54-1.
The listed molecular formula is C13H18ClN.
The listed molecular weight is 223.74 g/mol.
N-methyl-1-phenyl-N-prop-2-ynylpropan-2-amine;hydrochloride.
The source lists Deprenalin, Deprenaline hydrochloride and (RS)-Selegiline hydrochloride.