Description
Alpidem is an anxiolytic drug from the imidazopyridine family, related to the more well known sleeping medication zolpidem. Unlike zolpidem however, alpidem does not produce sedative effects at normal doses, and is instead used specifically for the treatment of anxiety. It was approved for marketing in France in 1991 and was withdrawn fin 1994 and is not approved for marketing anywhere in the world. Alpidem has nanomolar binding affinity for both the central benzodiazepine receptor (CBR) and the peripheral benzodiazepine receptor (PBR) (translocator protein 18 kDa) (PBR (Ki ) 0.5-7 nM) and CBR (Ki ) 1-28 nM, respectively).
Chemical Formula
C21H23Cl2N3O
Elemental Analysis
C, 62.38; H, 5.73; Cl, 17.53; N, 10.39; O, 3.96
Synonym
Alpidem, brand name: Ananxyl.
IUPAC/Chemical Name
2-(6-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)-N,N-dipropylacetamide
InChi Key
JRTIDHTUMYMPRU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C21H23Cl2N3O/c1-3-11-25(12-4-2)20(27)13-18-21(15-5-7-16(22)8-6-15)24-19-10-9-17(23)14-26(18)19/h5-10,14H,3-4,11-13H2,1-2H3
SMILES Code
O=C(N(CCC)CCC)CC1=C(C2=CC=C(Cl)C=C2)N=C3C=CC(Cl)=CN31
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4℃ for short term (days to weeks), or -20℃ for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001