Title: Enciprazine
CAS Registry Number: 68576-86-3
CAS Name: 4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-a-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenoxy)methyl]-1-piperazineethanol
Synonyms: (±)-1-[3-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl]-4-(2-methoxyphenyl)piperazine
Molecular Formula: C23H32N2O6
Molecular Weight: 432.51
Percent Composition: C 63.87%, H 7.46%, N 6.48%, O 22.20%
Literature References: Prepn: A. Kleemann
et al., DE 2814168;
eidem, US 4335126 (1978, 1982 both to Degussa). Synthesis and pharmacology: J. Engel
et al., J. Med. Chem. 33, 2976 (1990). Metabolism in rats: E. Benfenati
et al., J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 39, 312 (1987). Clinical evaluation as anxiolytic: G. Scheibe
et al., Arzneim.-Forsch. 40, 644 (1990); E. Schweizer
et al., Psychopharmacol. Bull. 26, 215 (1990).
Derivative Type: Dihydrochloride
CAS Registry Number: 68576-88-5
Manufacturers' Codes: D-13112; Wy-48624
Molecular Formula: C23H32N2O6.2HCl
Molecular Weight: 505.43
Percent Composition: C 54.66%, H 6.78%, N 5.54%, O 18.99%, Cl 14.03%
Properties: Colorless crystals, mp 196-197°.
Melting point: mp 196-197°
Therap-Cat: Anxiolytic.
Keywords: Anxiolytic; Arylpiperazines.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.