Description

Zuclopenthixol is a thioxanthene derivative belonging to the class of typical antipsychotic agents. This compound is of significant commercial and research interest due to its specific neuroleptic properties. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for the development and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API): Primary use in the formulation of antipsychotic medications.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard in analytical laboratories for quality control and method validation.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in preclinical and clinical research to study its pharmacological effects and mechanisms of action.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a key synthetic intermediate in the preparation of related thioxanthene derivatives or prodrugs.
• Metabolite Studies: Employed in the identification and quantification of metabolites in pharmacokinetic and bioanalytical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zuclopenthixol
CAS No.	53772-83-1
Molecular Formula	C22H25ClN2OS
Molecular Weight	400.96 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-Clopenthixol; cis-Clopenthixol; Zuclopentixol; NSC-170986; (Z)-2-[4-[3-(2-Chloro-9H-thioxanthen-9-ylidene)propyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethanol; (Z)-4-[3-(2-Chloro-9H-thioxanthen-9-ylidene)propyl]-1-piperazineethanol; Clopixol (as acetate or dihydrochloride salt)
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Quality Control

Our Zuclopenthixol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications suitable for pharmaceutical research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0% Any single impurity ≤0.5%
Loss on Drying	≤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.