Vilazodone
Vilazodone is an antidepressant that also exhibits some anxiolytic efficacy in animal models. Vilazodone inhibits the serotonin transporter (SERT), preventing serotonin reuptake, and also acts as a partial agonist at the 5-HT1A receptor; this compound has negligible activity at other 5-HT receptors or on NETs and DATs. Unlike many other antidepressants, vilazodone does not exhibit any potentially harmful cardiac effects.
References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18978946
Cas No. |
163521-12-8 |
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Purity |
≥98% |
Formula |
C26H27N5O2 |
Formula Wt. |
441.52 |
IUPAC Name |
5-[4-[4-(5-cyano-1H-indol-3-yl)butyl]piperazin-1-yl]-1-benzofuran-2-carboxamide |
Melting Point |
203-205°C |
Appearance |
Light Tan powder |
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