Diclofensine HCl
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CAS#: 34041-84-4 (HCl)

Description: Diclofensine HCl is an antidepressant with equipotent inhibitive effects on the neuronal uptake of norepinephrine (NE), serotonin, and dopamine.


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Diclofensine HCl
CAS# 34041-84-4 (HCl)

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 563093
Name: Diclofensine HCl
CAS#: 34041-84-4 (HCl)
Chemical Formula: C17H18Cl3NO
Exact Mass: 357.05
Molecular Weight: 358.680
Elemental Analysis: C, 56.93; H, 5.06; Cl, 29.65; N, 3.91; O, 4.46

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Related CAS #: 34041-84-4 (HCl)   67165-56-4 (free base)  

Synonym: Diclofensine HCl; Moxifensine hydrochloride; Ro-84650; Moxifensine HCl; Ro 84650; Ro84650; Diclofensine Hydrochloride;

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-7-methoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinoline hydrochloride

InChi Key: PEHOXCSPLOXNOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C17H17Cl2NO.ClH/c1-20-9-12-7-13(21-2)4-5-14(12)15(10-20)11-3-6-16(18)17(19)8-11;/h3-8,15H,9-10H2,1-2H3;1H

SMILES Code: CN1CC2=C(C=CC(OC)=C2)C(C3=CC=C(Cl)C(Cl)=C3)C1.[H]Cl

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001

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1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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