Bioactivity | Quetiapine sulfoxide dihydrochloride (Quetiapine S-oxide dihydrochloride) is a main metabolite of Quetiapinem. Quetiapine is a second-generation antipsychotic[1]. Quetiapine is a 5-HT receptors agonist and a dopamine receptor antagonist[2]. |
In Vivo | The Cmax value (mean±SD) is estimated for Quetiapine sulfoxide (77.3±32.4 ng/mL). The AUClast value is estimated for Quetiapine sulfoxide (1,286±458 ng•h/mL). For Quetiapine sulfoxide, metabolic ratio decreases with time, from 119% on average 2 hours after dosing to 30% on average 72 hours after dosing[1]. |
Name | Quetiapine sulfoxide dihydrochloride |
CAS | 329218-11-3 |
Formula | C21H27Cl2N3O3S |
Molar Mass | 472.43 |
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]. Remmerie B, et al. Comparison of Capillary and Venous Drug Concentrations After Administration of a Single Dose of Risperidone, Paliperidone, Quetiapine, Olanzapine, or Aripiprazole. Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev. 2016 Nov;5(6):528-537. [2]. Cross AJ, et al. Quetiapine and its metabolite norquetiapine: translation from in vitro pharmacology to in vivo efficacy in rodent models. Br J Pharmacol. 2016 Jan;173(1):155-66. |