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N-Desmethylclozapine (CAS 6104-71-8)

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Alternate Names:
Norclozapine
Application:
N-Desmethylclozapine is a metabolite of clozapine and neurotransmitter
CAS Number:
6104-71-8
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
312.8
Molecular Formula:
C17H17ClN4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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N-Desmethylclozapine is utilized in neuropsychopharmacology research to explore its impact on neurotransmitter systems, particularly focusing on its role as a serotonin and dopamine modulator. This compound is of interest due to its ability to act as a partial agonist at the serotonin 5-HT1A receptor, and research often investigates its effects on neurotransmitter release and receptor dynamics. N-Desmethylclozapine is also studied for its influence on dopamine pathways, which are integral to understanding a variety of neurological conditions. The chemical′s action on these critical neurotransmitter systems provides valuable insights into the mechanisms of neuromodulation and its potential implications for brain function and behavior. Additionally, N-Desmethylclozapine is used in studies related to synaptic transmission, aiding in the broader understanding of synaptic mechanisms within the central nervous system.


N-Desmethylclozapine (CAS 6104-71-8) References

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  2. N-desmethylclozapine, an allosteric agonist at muscarinic 1 receptor, potentiates N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor activity.  |  Sur, C., et al. 2003. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 100: 13674-9. PMID: 14595031
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  5. N-Desmethylclozapine exerts dual and opposite effects on salivary secretion in the rat.  |  Ekström, J., et al. 2010. Eur J Oral Sci. 118: 1-8. PMID: 20156258
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N-Desmethylclozapine, 5 mg

sc-201113
5 mg
$98.00

N-Desmethylclozapine, 25 mg

sc-201113A
25 mg
$364.00