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Details

Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Molecular Formula C16H25NO2
Molecular Weight 263.3752
Optical Activity ( + / - )
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of DESVENLAFAXINE

SMILES

CN(C)CC(C1=CC=C(O)C=C1)C2(O)CCCCC2

InChI

InChIKey=KYYIDSXMWOZKMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C16H25NO2/c1-17(2)12-15(13-6-8-14(18)9-7-13)16(19)10-4-3-5-11-16/h6-9,15,18-19H,3-5,10-12H2,1-2H3

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C16H25NO2
Molecular Weight 263.3752
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity ( + / - )

Description

Desvenlafaxine is a dual serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor in vitro and in vivo that demonstrates good brain-to-plasma ratios. Desvenlafaxine has demonstrated antidepressant effects in preclinical studies. Pfizer is developing an oral, extended-release formulation of desvenlafaxine for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Desvenlafaxine has been registered and is available on the market for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults.

CNS Activity

Originator

Approval Year

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
40.2 nM [Ki]
558.4 nM [Ki]

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
PRISTIQ

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
39.6 ng/mL
75 mg single, oral
DESVENLAFAXINE plasma
Homo sapiens

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
591 ng × h/mL
75 mg single, oral
DESVENLAFAXINE plasma
Homo sapiens

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
10.9 h
75 mg single, oral
DESVENLAFAXINE plasma
Homo sapiens

Funbound

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
70%
75 mg single, oral
DESVENLAFAXINE plasma
Homo sapiens

Doses

AEs

Drug as perpetrator​

Drug as victim

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Recommended dose: 50 mg once daily with or without food.
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
NG99554ANW
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version