| Bioactivity | Paroxetine, a phenylpiperidine derivative, is a potent and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Paroxetine is a very weak inhibitor of norepinephrine (NE) uptake but it is still more potent at this site than the other SSRIs[1]. |
| Name | Paroxetine |
| CAS | 61869-08-7 |
| Formula | C19H20FNO3 |
| Molar Mass | 329.37 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
| Reference | [1]. M Bourin, et al. Paroxetine: a review. CNS Drug Rev. Spring 2001;7(1):25-47 |