Description

Tranylcypromine is a potent, irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) of the non-hydrazine class. This compound is of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for its role as a key active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in antidepressant formulations. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors requiring high-purity intermediates for neurological and psychiatric drug synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical API: Primary use as the active ingredient in antidepressant medications (MAO inhibitors).
• Neuropharmacology Research: Critical tool compound for studying monoamine oxidase enzyme function and neurotransmitter regulation.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and regulatory testing in pharmaceutical labs.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex molecules and analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed in in vitro enzymatic assays to investigate MAO inhibition kinetics and mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tranylcypromine
CAS No.	1986-47-6
Molecular Formula	C9H11N
Molecular Weight	133.19 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-2-Phenylcyclopropylamine; (±)-trans-2-Phenylcyclopropanamine; Parnate (brand name); SKF Trans-385; DL-trans-2-Phenylcyclopropylamine; 2-Phenylcyclopropanamine, trans-; (±)-Tranylcypromine; trans-2-Phenylcyclopropan-1-amine
EINECS	217-859-6

Quality Control

Our Tranylcypromine is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure it meets the rigorous standards required for pharmaceutical research and development. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.