Description
Escitalopram, is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.
Escitalopram has FDA approval for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adolescents and adults, and generalized anxiety disorder in adults. In European countries and Australia, it is approved for depression (MDD) and certain anxiety disorders: general anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.
| Chemical Name | (S)-Citalopram |
| Synonyms | (+)-(S)-Citalopram; (+)-Citalopram; Escitalopram; S-(+)-Citalopram; Seroplex; , (S)-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-5-Isobenzofurancarbonitrile; (+)-(S)-1-(3-(Dimethylamino)propyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-carbonitrile |
| CAS Number | 128196-01-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O |
| Appearance | Colourless to Pale Yellow Thick Oil |
| Melting Point | N/A |
| Molecular Weight | 324.39 |
Packaging details:
| Packaging details: | 25kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fiber HDPE drum. |
| Storage: | Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat |
