Azaperone is a butyrophenone tranquilizer that exhibits sedative activity through the inhibition of α-adrenergic receptors. Azaperone also inhibits dopamine receptors and histamine receptors; it also may display antiemetic, antipsychotic, antihistaminergic, and anticholinergic activities.
| Cas No. | 1649-18-9 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C19H22FN3O |
| Formula Wt. | 327.40 |
| Chemical Name | 1-(4-Fluorophenyl)-4-[4-(2-pyridinyl)-1-piperazinyl]-1 -butanone |
| IUPAC Name | 1-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-(4-pyridin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)butan-1-one |
| Synonym | Stresnil; Suicalm |
| Melting Point | 73-75°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in chloroform and ethyl acetate. |
| Appearance | A White or Almost White Crystalline Powder |
| Store Temp | 4°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | A9801 Info Sheet PDF |
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