CAS: 158704-02-0

Dihydrexidine hydrochloride is a phosphate ion transport inhibitor that binds to the acetylcholine transporter, and inhibits the uptake of acetylcholine in the brain. It is used as an opioid analgesic, as well as to treat depression, cognitive disorders, and Parkinson's disease. Dihydrexidine hydrochloride binds to the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) enzyme and prevents it from breaking down dopamine. This leads to increased levels of dopamine in the synapse and enhanced transmission of nerve impulses between neurons. Dihydrexidine hydrochloride also has been shown to bind to antigen molecules on cells, which may be important for its antiviral properties.

(+)-Dihydrexidine hydrochloride is an agonist of dopamine D1 receptor(EC50 of 72± 21 nM).