Ritanserin

Ritanserin (R 55667) is a highly potent, relatively selective, orally active, long acting antagonist of 5-HT2 receptor, with an IC50 of 0.9 nM, less active on Histamine H1, Dopamine D2, Adrenergic α1, Adrenergic α2 receptors[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[87051-43-2]

Product Name Alternative

R 55667

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H315, H319, H335

Target

5-HT Receptor; Adrenergic Receptor; Dopamine Receptor; Histamine Receptor

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein; Immunology/Inflammation; Neuronal Signaling

Applications

Neuroscience-Neuromodulation

Field of Research

Neurological Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/ritanserin.html

Purity

99.78

Solubility

DMSO : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

CC1=C(C(N(C=CS2)C2=N1)=O)CCN(CC/3)CCC3=C(C4=CC=C(F)C=C4)\C5=CC=C(F)C=C5

Molecular Formula

C27H25F2N3OS

Molecular Weight

477.57

Precautions

H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Leysen JE, et al. Receptor-binding properties in vitro and in vivo of ritanserin: A very potent and long acting serotonin-S2 antagonist. Mol Pharmacol. 1985 Jun;27 (6) :600-11.