Fluvoxamine(CAS NO.:54739-18-3)
Basic information
Product Name: Fluvoxamine
Synonyms:
CAS: 54739-18-3
MF: C15H21F3N2O2
MW: 318.33
Chemical Properties
Melting point: 120-122.5°C
Boiling point: 370.6±52.0 °C(Predicted)
Density: 1.16±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.: Sealed in dry,2-8°C
Solubility: Chloroform (Sparingly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Form: Oil
pka pKa: 8.7 (Uncertain)
Color: Colourless
CAS DataBase Reference: 54739-18-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference: Fluvoxamine(54739-18-3)
product description
Antidepressant Treatment: As an SSRI, Fluvoxamine improves depressive symptoms by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, thereby increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Treatment: Fluvoxamine is also used to treat OCD, helping patients reduce obsessive thoughts and behaviors.
Anxiety Disorder Treatment: Fluvoxamine can be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder and other anxiety-related symptoms.
Research Purposes: Fluvoxamine is used as a tool compound in research to study the mechanisms and effects of serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Clinical Research: Fluvoxamine has been evaluated in multiple clinical studies for its efficacy and safety in various mental disorders, including improvements in symptoms of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Pharmacokinetic Studies: Fluvoxamine is used in pharmacokinetic studies to investigate the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion characteristics of drugs.
Drug Interaction Studies: Fluvoxamine is also applied in drug interaction studies, particularly regarding its potential effects and side effects when used in combination with other psychiatric medications.
Treatment of Eating Disorders: Fluvoxamine has shown efficacy in treating eating disorders, such as binge eating disorder, demonstrating its broad application in mental health treatment.