Basic Information
ID DDInter388
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula C20H21FN2O
Molecular Weight 324.392
CAS Number 59729-33-8
Description Citalopram belongs to a class of antidepressant agents known as selective _serotonin-reuptake inhibitors_ (SSRIs) and is widely used to treat the symptoms of depression. Its chemical structure is unrelated to that of other SSRIs or of tricyclic, tetracyclic, or other prescribed antidepressants [FDA label]. Citalopram is also known as _Celexa_, and available in tablet and solution forms [FDA label]. This drug was initially approved by the FDA in 1998 [L5230].
ATC Classification N06AB04
IUPAC Name 1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile
InChI WSEQXVZVJXJVFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES CN(C)CCCC1(OCC2=C1C=CC(=C2)C#N)C1=CC=C(F)C=C1
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