Ufiprazole, also known as omeprazole sulfide, is mainly used as an intermediate in the production of the proton pump inhibitors omeprazole and esomeprazole. It is not directly used as a medication for treating gastrointestinal disorders, but rather as a building block in the synthesis of drugs used for conditions like GERD and peptic ulcers. Its therapeutic use is listed as gastrointestinal agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Ufiprazol, Pyrmetazole, Esomeprazole and deoxy-. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Impurity, API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 155794.
Omeprazole sulfide
| CAS No | 73590-85-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C17H19N3O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 329.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 6-methoxy-2-[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methylsulfanyl]-1H-benzimidazole |
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Ufiprazole, also known as omeprazole sulfide, is mainly used as an intermediate in the production of the proton pump inhibitors omeprazole and esomeprazole.
The listed CAS number is 73590-85-9.
The listed molecular formula is C17H19N3O2S.
The listed molecular weight is 329.4 g/mol.
6-methoxy-2-[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methylsulfanyl]-1H-benzimidazole.
The source lists Ufiprazol, Pyrmetazole, Esomeprazole and deoxy-.