Formulation: A crystalline solid
Formal Name: 4-[3-[2-(trifluoromethyl)-10H-phenothiazin-10-yl]propyl]-1-piperazineethanol, dihydrochloride
Purity: ≥95%
Formula Markup: C22H26F3N3OS • 2HCl
Formula Weight: 510,4
Shelf life (days): 1460
CAS Number: 146-56-5
Notes: Fluphenazine is a dopamine D1 and D2 receptor antagonist (Kis = 5 and 0.63 nM, respectively) and an active metabolite of fluphenazine decanoate (Item No. 39903).{40356} It also binds to histamine H1, serotonin 5-HT2A, and 5-HT2B receptors (Kis = 45, 17, and 82 nM, respectively).{40357} It acts as an inverse agonist at H1 and 5-HT2A receptors.{40357,40358} Fluphenazine is a typical antipsychotic compound. It induces extrapyramidal symptoms in animal models, including monkeys.{40359} Formulations containing fluphenazine have been used in the management of psychotic disorders.