Product Description: Opipramol (Ensidon) is an atypical tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). Opipramol acts primarily as a sigma (σ) receptor agonist and can potently interact with sigma recognition sites with a Ki value of 50 nM. Opipramol can be used for the research of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)[1][2].
Formula: C23H31Cl2N3O
References: [1]Möller HJ, et al. Opipramol for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: a placebo-controlled trial including an alprazolam-treated group. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2001 Feb;21(1):59-65. /[2]Rao TS, et al. Neurochemical characterization of dopaminergic effects of opipramol, a potent sigma receptor ligand, in vivo. Neuropharmacology. 1990 Dec;29(12):1191-7.
CAS Number: 909-39-7
Molecular Weight: 436.42
Research Area: Neurological Disease
Target: Sigma Receptor