Dexmethylphenidate

• CAT Number: I048019
• CAS Number: 40431-64-9
• Molecular Formula: C14H19NO2
• Molecular Weight: 233.3
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: d-threo-Methylphenidate; Methyl D-phenidate
• Target: ADHD
• Target Protein: DUGOZIWVEXMGBE-CHWSQXEVSA-N
• Appearance: Solid
• IUPAC Name: methyl (2R)-2-phenyl-2-[(2R)-piperidin-2-yl]acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H19NO2/c1-17-14(16)13(11-7-3-2-4-8-11)12-9-5-6-10-15-12/h2-4,7-8,12-13,15H,5-6,9-10H2,1H3/t12-,13-/m1/s1
• SMILES: COC(=O)C(C1CCCCN1)C2=CC=CC=C2

Dexmethylphenidate (CAS 40431-64-9) is a central nervous system stimulant and a more pharmacologically active enantiomer of methylphenidate. Marketed under brand names like Focalin, it is prescribed primarily for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dexmethylphenidate functions by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, contributing to improved focus and impulse control. Its unique formulation, containing only the active d-isomer of methylphenidate, aims to reduce side effects associated with the racemic mixture.