| Description | Flupentixol is a typical antipsychotic drug of the thioxanthene class. Flupentixol is also used in low doses as an antidepressant. |
| Synonyms | Siplaril, Depixol, Fluanxol, Emergil |
| molecular weight | 434.52 |
| Molecular formula | C23H25F3N2OS |
| CAS | 2709-56-0 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: Insoluble DMSO: Soluble |
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