Description
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and along with an antidepressant to treat major depressive disorder. It is also sometimes used as a sleep aid because of its sedating effect but this use is not recommended.
Specification:
| Chemical Name | Quetiapine Hemifumarate |
| Synonyms | Seroquel; ICI-204636; 2-[2-(4-Dibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepin-11-yl-1-piperazinyl)ethoxy]ethanol Bis[(2E)-2-Butenedioate]; |
| CAS Number | 111974-72-2 |
| Alternate CAS # | 111974-69-7 – free base |
| Molecular Formula | 2(C₂₁H₂₅N₃O₂S) • C ₄H₄O₄ |
| Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
| Melting Point | 172-176°C |
| Molecular Weight | 2(383.51) + 116.07 |
| Storage | -20°C, Hygroscopic |
| Solubility | Aqueous Acid (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated), Water (Slightly |
| Stability | Hygroscopic |
| Category | Standards; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites; |
| Applications | Quetiapine Hemifumarate is used as an antipsychotic. Benzothiazepine with mixed serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonistic properties. Neuroprotective product. |
| Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package |
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 |
