Molindone

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Molindone Structure
Molindone structure
Common Name Molindone
CAS Number 7416-34-4 Molecular Weight 276.37400
Density 1.14 g/cm3 Boiling Point 462.9ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H24N2O2 Melting Point 180 - 181ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 233.7ºC

 Use of Molindone


Molindone ((±)-Molindone), an indole derivative, is a potent dopamine D2 and D5 receptor antagonist. Molindone ((±)-Molindone) can be used for the research of schizophrenia and severe mental illness[1][2].

 Names

Name 3-Ethyl-2-methyl-5-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)-1,5,6,7-tetrahydroindol-4-one
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 Molindone Biological Activity

Description Molindone ((±)-Molindone), an indole derivative, is a potent dopamine D2 and D5 receptor antagonist. Molindone ((±)-Molindone) can be used for the research of schizophrenia and severe mental illness[1][2].
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References

[1]. Krishna G, et al. In vitro and in vivo genotoxicity assessment of the dopamine receptor antagonist molindone hydrochloride. Environ Mol Mutagen. 2016;57(4):288-298.

[2]. Bagnall A, et al. Molindone for schizophrenia and severe mental illness. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(1):CD002083. Published 2007 Jan 24.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.14 g/cm3
Boiling Point 462.9ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 180 - 181ºC
Molecular Formula C16H24N2O2
Molecular Weight 276.37400
Flash Point 233.7ºC
Exact Mass 276.18400
PSA 45.33000
LogP 1.90070
Index of Refraction 1.559
Water Solubility H2O: 19 mg/mL

 Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
NM3300000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Indol-4(5H)-one, 3-ethyl-6,7-dihydro-2-methyl-5-(morpholinomethyl)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
7416-34-4
LAST UPDATED :
199801
DATA ITEMS CITED :
2
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C16-H24-N2-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
276.42
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T56 BM FV&TJ C1 D2 G1- AT6N DOTJ

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human
DOSE/DURATION :
714 ug/kg/D
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - tremor Behavioral - antipsychotic
REFERENCE :
34ZIAG "Toxicology of Drugs and Chemicals," Deichmann, W.B., New York, Academic Press, Inc., 1969 Volume(issue)/page/year: -,402,1969
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - man
DOSE/DURATION :
4285 ug/kg/3D-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - muscle weakness Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - cyanosis Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - changes in tubules (including acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis)
REFERENCE :
JCLPDE Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. (Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc., POB 240008, Memphis, TN 38124) V.39- 1978- Volume(issue)/page/year: 47,607,1986

 Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xn: Harmful;
Risk Phrases 22
RIDADR UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
RTECS NM3325000

 Synthetic Route

~60%

Molindone Structure

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Molindone Structure

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 Synonyms

3-ethyl-2-methyl-5-morpholin-4-ylmethyl-1,5,6,7-tetrahydro-indol-4-one
MOLINDONE
molidone hydrochloride
EN-1733A