Norfluoxetine HCl, Fluoxetine Metabolite

Product Details

Formal Name: 3-Phenyl-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-propylamine hydrochloride (racemic)

Alternate Names: Desmethylfluoxetine

Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₆F₃NO HCl

Formula Weight: 331.80

CAS Number: 57226-68-3

Purity: >98%

Formulation: powder

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (up to at least 35 mg/ml)

Storage: -20°C

Stability: ≥ 1 year.

Applications

Fluoxetine Metabolite

Functions

Metabolite of fluoxetine. Induces long QT syndrome via slow delayed rectifier potassium current block. Time dependent inhibitor of CYP2C19 and CYP3A4. The S-isomer of desmethylfluoxetine is the active N-demethylated metabolite responsible for the persistently potent and selective inhibition of serotonin uptake in vivo. Potent inhibitor of coxsackievirus replication acting via inhibition of viral RNA synthesis. State-dependent TREK-2 blocker.

Application Procedures

First dissolved in DMSO (up to at least 35 mg/ml), then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in DMSO may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months.

Research use only.

Documents

• Datasheet (PDF)