SULPIRIDE
CAS 1131-66-8
Chemical Formula C₁₂H₁₉N₃O₄S
Molecular Weight 285.37 g/mol
Sulpiride is an atypical antipsychotic drug that belongs to the class of substituted benzamides. It is primarily used in the treatment of schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety disorders.
Sulpiride works by selectively blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps in managing symptoms associated with psychiatric conditions. It is also sometimes used to treat gastrointestinal disorders due to its prokinetic properties.
Industrial Uses
- Pharmaceutical Industry :
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Antipsychotic Treatment :
- Administered to animals for treating bacterial infections in livestock and pets.
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Antidepressant :
- Sometimes prescribed for the treatment of depression, particularly in patients who do not respond to other medications.
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Gastrointestinal Disorders :
- Used as a prokinetic agent to treat conditions like dyspepsia (indigestion) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Other Uses :
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Anxiolytic :
- In some cases, sulpiride is used to treat anxiety disorders.
Specifications
| CAS No | 1131-66-8 |
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| EC Number | 214-779-3 |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Molecular Weight | 285.37 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₂H₁₉N₃O₄S |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol, and methanol |
| Purity | ≥98.0% (USP/BP/EP Standards) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 195–198°C |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
| Heavy Metal | ≤10 ppm |