CAS 68693-11-8
:Modafinil
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Modafinil, with the CAS number 68693-11-8, is a wakefulness-promoting agent primarily used to treat sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder. It is classified as a eugeroic, which means it enhances alertness without the stimulating effects typically associated with traditional stimulants. Chemically, modafinil is a racemic compound, consisting of two enantiomers, and its structure is characterized by a benzhydryl sulfinyl moiety. The substance exhibits a relatively low potential for abuse compared to other stimulants, making it a preferred option in clinical settings. Modafinil's mechanism of action is not fully understood but is believed to involve the modulation of neurotransmitters, including dopamine and norepinephrine, in the brain. It is generally well-tolerated, with common side effects including headache, nausea, and insomnia. Due to its cognitive-enhancing properties, modafinil has also gained attention in non-medical contexts, although its use in such scenarios raises ethical and regulatory considerations.
Formula:C15H15NO2S
InChI:InChI=1/C15H15NO2S/c16-14(17)11-19(18)15(12-7-3-1-4-8-12)13-9-5-2-6-10-13/h1-10,15H,11H2,(H2,16,17)/t19-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=YFGHCGITMMYXAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(S(CC(N)=O)=O)(C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2
Synonyms:- (.+-.)-Modafinil
- 2-(Benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetamide
- 2-(Diphenyl-methanesulfinyl)-acetamide
- 2-Diphenylmethanesulfinylacetamide
- 2-[(Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide
- Cep 1538
- Crc 40476
- Crl 40476
- Dep 1538
- Modaphonil
- Modiodal
- Provigil
- 2-[(R)-(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide
- Acetamide, 2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]-
- Provigi
- MODAFINIL INTERMEDIATE:DIPHENYL METHANESULFONYLACETAMIDE
- (Benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetamide
- AKOS BC-1794
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MODAFINIL FOR SYSTEM SUITABILITY CRS
CAS:MODAFINIL FOR SYSTEM SUITABILITY CRSFormula:C15H15NO2SMolecular weight:273.3501Modafinil, EP, USP grade
CAS:Formula:C15H15NO2SColor and Shape:White crystalline powderMolecular weight:273.35(±)-Modafinil-d10(diphenyl-d10)
CAS:Controlled ProductPurity:99 atom % DColor and Shape:White SolidMolecular weight:283.41Modafinil 1.0 mg/ml in Acetonitrile
CAS:Formula:C15H15NO2SColor and Shape:ColourlessMolecular weight:273.35Modafinil
CAS:Controlled ProductApplications Modafinil is an a-1-adrenergic agonist. Modafinil is a CNS stimulant; psychostimulant that displays neuroprotective and antiparkinsonian activity in a primate model of Parkinson's disease.This is a controlled substance (stimulant).
References Saletu, B., et al.: Int. J. Clin. Pharmacol. Res., 9, 183 (1989), Chemelli, R.M., et al.: Cell, 98, 437 (1999), Purnell, M., et al.: J. Sleep Res., 11, 219Formula:C15H15NO2SColor and Shape:NeatMolecular weight:273.35Modafinil
CAS:Controlled ProductPsychostimulant; neuroprotectiveFormula:C15H15NO2SPurity:Min. 95%Color and Shape:PowderMolecular weight:273.35 g/molModafinil
CAS:Controlled ProductOther aromatic organo-sulfur compounds (excluding pesticides)Formula:C15H15NO2SColor and Shape:White Crystalline PowderMolecular weight:273.08235
