Bupropion
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Molecular structure via molpic |
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Conformer structure via 3Dmol.js |
Molecular formula | C13H18ClNO |
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Molecular mass | 239.74 g/mol |
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Appearance | Pale yellow oil |
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Predicted LogP | 3.2 |
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Melting point | 233-234 °C |
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Boiling point | 52 °C |
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Solubility | Very hygroscopic and susceptible to decomposition |
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Chirality | racemic |
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Dosing |
Elimination half-life | Bupropion:  alpha: 0.5–1.04 beta: 11 h Hydroxybupropion: 20 h Threohydrobupropion: 37 h Erythrohydrobupropion: 33 h |
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Statistically derived dosages by Sernyl |
Bupropion
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Bupropion (also known as Amfebutamon, 34841-39-9, amfebutamonum, Amfebutamona, Elontril, bupropione, α-(tert-butylamino)-m-chloropropiophenone, (+-)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)-1-propanone, (+-)-2-(tert-Butylamino)-3'-chlorpropiophenon or (+-)-2-(tert-Butylamino)-3'-chloropropiophenone) is a antidepressant substance of the cathinone class.
Chemistry
Bupropion is typically found in the form of its hydrobromide, hydrochloride and maleate salts.
Stereochemistry
(RS)-Bupropion is a racemic mixture of the optical stereoisomers:
Legal status
- Brazil: Bupropion is a C1 substance.
- Canada: Bupropion is a prescription only substance.
- United Kingdom: Bupropion is a prescription only substance.
- United States: Bupropion is a prescription only substance.
- European Union: Bupropion is a prescription only substance.
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