Rivastigmine tartrate

Rivastigmine Tartrate is the tartrate salt form of rivastigmine, a phenylcarbamate derivative exhibiting cognitive stimulating property. Although the mechanism of action has not been fully elucidated, rivastigmine tartrate may bind reversibly to cholinesterase, thereby decreasing the breakdown of acetylcholine and enhancing cholinergic function. Its therapeutic use is listed as 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 Rivastigmine Hydrogen Tartrate, ENA 713, Rivastigmine bitartrate, Rivastach, Exelon TDS and Nimvastid (TN). Its PubChem CID is 6918078.

CAS No 129101-54-8
Molecular Formula C18H28N2O8
Molecular Weight 400.4 g/mol
Synonyms (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid;[3-[(1S)-1-(dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl] N-ethyl-N-methylcarbamate

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