Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It enhances serotonergic activity in the central nervous system. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Psychotropic agents, QTc-prolonging agents, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as antianxiety drugs, antidepressants and central nervous system (CNS) agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Seroplex, Cipralex and Esitol. Its PubChem CID is 146570.
Escitalopram
| CAS No | 128196-01-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C20H21FN2O |
| Molecular Weight | 324.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (S)-1-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile |
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Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It enhances serotonergic activity in the central nervous system.
The listed CAS number is 128196-01-0.
The listed molecular formula is C20H21FN2O.
The listed molecular weight is 324.4 g/mol.
(S)-1-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile.
The source lists Seroplex, Cipralex and Esitol.