Cat Number: API65576456

Asenapine

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CAS Number

65576-45-6

Synonyms

(R,R)-asenapine
Asenapine free base
DTXSID8049048

Description

Asenapine is a second generation (atypical) antipsychotic agent that is taken sublingually and used in the treatment of schizophrenia and manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar 1 disorder. Asenapine is associated with a low rate of transient and mild serum aminotransferase elevations during therapy but has not been linked to instances of clinically apparent acute liver injury.

Molecular Weight

285.8

Molecular Formula

C17H16ClNO

SMILES

CN1CC2C(C1)C3=C(C=CC(=C3)Cl)OC4=CC=CC=C24

EINECS

265-829-4

Appearance

White to off-white powder

Density, g/cm3

1.231