Title: Azacyclonol
CAS Registry Number: 115-46-8
CAS Name: a,a-Diphenyl-4-piperidinemethanol
Synonyms: a-(4-piperidyl)benzhydrol; diphenyl (g-pyridyl)carbinol; gamma-pipradrol
Manufacturers' Codes: MER-17
Molecular Formula: C18H21NO
Molecular Weight: 267.37
Percent Composition: C 80.86%, H 7.92%, N 5.24%, O 5.98%
Literature References: Prepd by hydrogenation of a,a-diphenyl-4-pyridinemethanol: Schumann
et al., US 2804422 (1957 to Merrell).
Properties: Crystals, mp 160-161°.
Melting point: mp 160-161°
Derivative Type: Hydrochloride
CAS Registry Number: 1798-50-1
Trademarks: Frenquel (Cassenne); Frenoton (Draco)
Molecular Formula: C18H21NO.HCl
Molecular Weight: 303.83
Percent Composition: C 71.16%, H 7.30%, N 4.61%, O 5.27%, Cl 11.67%
Properties: Crystals from butanone, mp 283-285°. Slightly bitter taste. Moderately sol in water.
Melting point: mp 283-285°
Therap-Cat: Anxiolytic.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.