Imipramine

Imipramine is a dibenzoazepine that is 5H-dibenzo[b,f]azepine substituted by a 3-(dimethylamino)propyl group at the nitrogen atom. Among its listed roles, it functions as a adrenergic uptake inhibitor, an EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor and an antidepressant. It is derived from a hydride of a 5H-dibenzo[b,f]azepine. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Neurotransmitter agents, Psychotropic agents and QTc-prolonging agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as 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 Melipramine, Antideprin, Berkomine and Cristalia. Its PubChem CID is 3696.

CAS No 50-49-7
Molecular Formula C19H24N2
Molecular Weight 280.4 g/mol
Synonyms 3-(5,6-dihydrobenzo[b][1]benzazepin-11-yl)-N,N-dimethylpropan-1-amine

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