Risperidone N-oxide

CAS: 832747-55-4

Ref. 3D-IR27739

Product Information

• Name: Risperidone N-oxide
• Synonyms: 3-[2-[4-(6-Fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)-1-oxido-1-piperidinyl]ethyl]-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Risperidone N-oxide is a prodrug of risperidone. It is prepared by reacting risperidone with methanol and hydrogen peroxide in the presence of piperidine, followed by purification using preparative high-performance liquid chromatography. Risperidone N-oxide is a crystalline solid with a melting point of about 190 °C. Risperidone N-oxide has been shown to have antiemetic properties, which may be due to its ability to block dopamine receptors in the brain. The drug also shows some antipsychotic activity, and it has a constant therapeutic effect against schizophrenia. The major impurities found in risperidone N-oxide are hydroxylamine and piperidine.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 426.48 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₃H₂₇FN₄O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%