Lofepramine

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Lofepramine Structure
Lofepramine structure
Common Name Lofepramine
CAS Number 23047-25-8 Molecular Weight 418.95800
Density 1.173g/cm3 Boiling Point 575ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C26H27ClN2O Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 301.6ºC

 Use of Lofepramine


Lofepramine (Lopramine) is a potent tricyclic antidepressant and is extensively metabolised to Desipramine. The antidepressant activity of Lofepramine stems from the facilitation of noradrenergic neurotransmission by uptake inhibition. Lofepramine may also potentiate serotoninergic neurotransmission by inhibition of the neuronal uptake of serotonin and the enzyme tryptophan pyrrolase. Lofepramine has significant anxiolytic efficacy in addition to its antidepressant properties[1].

 Names

Name lofepramine
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 Lofepramine Biological Activity

Description Lofepramine (Lopramine) is a potent tricyclic antidepressant and is extensively metabolised to Desipramine. The antidepressant activity of Lofepramine stems from the facilitation of noradrenergic neurotransmission by uptake inhibition. Lofepramine may also potentiate serotoninergic neurotransmission by inhibition of the neuronal uptake of serotonin and the enzyme tryptophan pyrrolase. Lofepramine has significant anxiolytic efficacy in addition to its antidepressant properties[1].
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References

[1]. Lancaster SG, et al. Lofepramine. A review of its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties, and therapeutic efficacy in depressive illness. Drugs. 1989 Feb;37(2):123-40.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.173g/cm3
Boiling Point 575ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C26H27ClN2O
Molecular Weight 418.95800
Flash Point 301.6ºC
Exact Mass 418.18100
PSA 23.55000
LogP 5.84650
Vapour Pressure 3.17E-13mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.607

 Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xi

 Precursor & DownStream

Precursor  2

DownStream  0

 Synonyms

1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-[3-(5,6-dihydrobenzo[b][1]benzazepin-11-yl)propyl-methylamino]ethanone
Lofepramine