CAS 263366-81-0: 11,11'-piperazine-1,4-diylbis(8-chloro-5H-dibenzo[b,e][1,4]diazepine)

Clozapine is a drug that has been approved for the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychoses. It belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotics, which are more effective than typical antipsychotics in treating negative symptoms and may be better tolerated. Clozapine is a highly potent drug with many side effects. For example, it can cause sedation, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, and agranulocytosis (low white blood cell count). Clozapine also has an effect on serum prolactin levels. Studies have shown that clozapine has a high affinity for 5-HT2 receptors, which are located throughout the brain. The clinical properties of clozapine include its ability to reduce body mass index and improve congestive heart failure in patients with Parkinson's disease. Clozapine is chemically stable in biological samples over time.

Impurity CLOZAPINE EP IMPURITY B Applications N-Desmethyl 8-Chloro-5H-dibenzo[b,e][1,4]diazepine Clozapine is a Clozapine (C587500) impurity, an antipsychotic. References Stille, et al: Farnaco, Ed. Prat., 26, 603 (1971), Hane, J.M., et al.: Psychopharmacol. Bull., 24, 62 (1988), Meltzer, H.Y.: J. Clin. Psychiatry, 55, Suppl. B, 47 (1994)