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Modafinil

Catalog No. M482500 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 68693-11-8 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2-diphenylmethanesulfinylacetamide
IUPAC Traditional name
modafinil
Synonyms
DEP 1538
CRC 40476
(±)-Modafinil
2-[(Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide
2-(Benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetamide
CEP 1538
CRL 40476
Modaphonil
Modiodal
Provigil

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 68693-11-8

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 154-157°C
Solubility Chloroform
Solubility DMSO
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Modafinil is an α-1-adrenergic agonist. Modafinil is a CNS stimulant; psychostimulant that displays neuroprotective and antiparkinsonian activity in a primate model of Parkinson's disease.This is a controlled substance (stimulant).

REFERENCES

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  • Chemelli, R.M., et al.: Cell, 98, 437 (1989)
  • Purnell, M., et al.: J. Sleep Res., 11, 219 (1989)
  • Dinges, D., et al.: Curr. Med. Res. Opin., 22, 159 (1989)