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Description: 5-HT2A antagonist; also D2 and H1 antagonist; atypical antipsychotic
Chemical Name: 2-[(8-Chlorodibenzo(Z)[b,f]thiepin-10-yl)oxy]-N,N-dimethylethanamine
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Zotepine
5-HT2A receptor and dopamine D2 receptor antagonist (Ki values are 0.69 and 2.3 nM respectively). Also a potent histamine H1 receptor antagonist (IC50 = 8.0 nM). Atypical antipsychotic; exhibits antidepressive and anxiolytic effects in vivo.
Technical Data for Zotepine
| M. Wt | 331.86 |
| Formula | C18H18ClNOS |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 26615-21-4 |
| PubChem ID | 5736 |
| InChI Key | HDOZVRUNCMBHFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | ClC3=CC=C2SC1=CC=CC=C1C=C(OCCN(C)C)C2=C3 |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
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References for Zotepine
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Herrick-Davis et al (2000) Inverse agonist activity of atypical antipsychotic drugs at human 5-hydroxytryptamine2C receptors. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 295 226 PMID: 10991983
Yamamura et al (2009) Effects of zotepine on extracellular levels of monamine, GABA and glutamate in rat prefrontal cortex. Br.J.Pharmacol. 157 656 PMID: 19371334
Shobo et al (2010) Norzotepine, a major metabolite of zotepine, exerts atypical antipsychotic-like and antidepressant-like actions through its potent inhibition of NE reuptake. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 333 772 PMID: 20223878
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5-HT Receptors Scientific Review
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