| Name: | Citalopram EP Impurity C |
| Catalogue No. | VL920008 |
| CAS No. | 372941-54-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C20H19FN2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 338.38 |
| Status | In-stock |
| IUPAC Name | 3-[3-(Dimethylamino)-1-propyl](4-fluorophenyl)-6-cyano-1(3H)-isobenzofuranone ; |
| Synonyms | Citalopram 3-Oxo Impurity / Citalopram Related Compound C / Escitalopram EP Impurity C |
| Appearance | Off white powder |
| Description | Citalopram EP Impurity C (CAS No: 372941-54-3) or Escitalopram EP Impurity C is a therapeutically active enantiomer of citalopram having antidepressant activity. Escitalopram is a new selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) evaluated for major depressive disorder (MDD) and panic disorder. Its efficacy in the treatment of MDD was compared to that of citalopram and it showed a better response than citalopram. |
| References | “Comparison of Escitalopram and Citalopram Efficacy: A Meta-Analysis.” International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, 2021, www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13651500310003408. |
