Sertraline Hydrochloride, trans-(A+-)

During the manufacturing process, the reaction initially forms a mixture of stereoisomers, including the trans-(±) form. This intermediate undergoes stereochemical conversion or resolution to obtain the desired cis-(1S,4S) sertraline hydrochloride, which is the pharmacologically active form used as the final API. Thus, trans-(±)-Sertraline Hydrochloride serves as an important precursor that is further processed to produce the active sertraline drug substance. Sertraline Hydrochloride trans-(±) serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of sertraline.

API Name Sertraline
CAS No 79620-28-3
Molecular Formula C17H18Cl3N
Molecular Weight 342.7 g/mol
Synonyms (1R,4S)-4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-amine;hydrochloride

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