Bioactivity | Chlorprothixene hydrochloride is a dopamine and histamine receptors antagonist with Kis of 18 nM, 2.96 nM, 4.56 nM, 9 nM and 3.75 nM for hD1, hD2, hD3, hD5 and hH1 receptors, respectively. Antipsychotic activity[1]. |
Invitro | Chlorprothixene binds to 5-HT receptors with pKis of 8.3, 8.5, and 9.4 for 5-HT7, 5-HT6 and 5-HT2, respectively[2]. |
Name | Chlorprothixene hydrochloride |
CAS | 6469-93-8 |
Formula | C18H19Cl2NS |
Molar Mass | 352.32 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Y von Coburg, et al. Potential utility of histamine H3 receptor antagonist pharmacophore in antipsychotics. Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2009 Jan 15;19(2):538-42. [2]. B L Roth, et al. Binding of typical and atypical antipsychotic agents to 5-hydroxytryptamine-6 and 5-hydroxytryptamine-7 receptors. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1994 Mar;268(3):1403-10. |