4-(4-(Dimethylamino)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-hydroxybutyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzonitrile (CAS No: 103146-25-4) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Escitalopram and Citalopram. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Citadiol, (+/-)-, Escitalopram Impurity 2
CAS No: 103146-25-4
PubChem CID: 10132164
Mol Formula: C20H23FN2O2
Mol Weight: 342.4 g/mol
Used in APIs: Escitalopram and Citalopram
IUPAC Name: 4-[4-(dimethylamino)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-hydroxybutyl]-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzonitrile
API Intermediate Description: 4-(4-(Dimethylamino)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-hydroxybutyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)benzonitrile, often called Citadiol, is primarily used as a crucial pharmaceutical intermediate and a reference standard/impurity in the manufacturing and analysis of the antidepressant drug Escitalopram (Lexapro), serving as a key building block or related compound in its synthesis and quality control.
