Title: Dothiepin
CAS Registry Number: 113-53-1
CAS Name: 3-Dibenzo[
b,e]thiepin-11(6
H)-ylidene-
N,N-dimethyl-1-propanamine
Synonyms: N,N-dimethyldibenzo[
b,e]thiepin-D11(6
H),g-propylamine; 11-(3-dimethylaminopropylidene)-6,11-dihydrodibenzo[
b,e]thiepin; dosulepin
Molecular Formula: C19H21NS
Molecular Weight: 295.44
Percent Composition: C 77.24%, H 7.16%, N 4.74%, S 10.85%
Literature References: Tricyclic antidepressant. Prepn: M. Protiva
et al., Experientia 18, 326 (1962);
BE 618591; M. Protiva
et al., US 3527766 (1962, 1970 both to SPOFA); M. Rajsner, M. Protiva,
Cesk. Farm. 11, 404 (1962),
C.A. 59, 2772g (1963). Synthesis of isomers: M. Rajsner
et al., Collect. Czech. Chem. Commun. 34, 1963 (1969). Pharmacology: J. Metysova
et al., Arzneim.-Forsch. 13, 1039 (1963). Clinical pharmacokinetics and metabolism: K. P. Maguire
et al., Br. J. Clin. Pharmacol. 12, 405 (1981). HPLC determn in plasma: P. J. Taylor
et al., J. Chromatogr. 581, 152 (1992). Review of clinical experience in depression: S. Donovan
et al., Prog. Neuro-Psychopharmacol. Biol. Psychiatry 18, 1143-1162 (1994).
Properties: bp0.05 171-172°. mp 55-57°.
Melting point: mp 55-57°
Boiling point: bp0.05 171-172°
Derivative Type: Hydrochloride
CAS Registry Number: 897-15-4
Trademarks: Prothiaden (Knoll)
Molecular Formula: C19H21NS.HCl
Molecular Weight: 331.90
Percent Composition: C 68.76%, H 6.68%, N 4.22%, S 9.66%, Cl 10.68%
Properties: Crystals from ethanol-ether, mp 218-221°. uv max (methanol): 232, 260, 309 nm (log e 4.41, 3.97, 3.53).
Melting point: mp 218-221°
Absorption maximum: uv max (methanol): 232, 260, 309 nm (log e 4.41, 3.97, 3.53)
Therap-Cat: Antidepressant.
Keywords: Antidepressant; Tricyclics.