Description

Clopenthixol is a potent thioxanthene derivative belonging to the class of typical antipsychotic agents. This compound is of significant commercial and research interest due to its established pharmacological profile as a dopamine receptor antagonist. It is primarily required by the pharmaceutical industry for the development and manufacturing of antipsychotic medications. The product is supplied as a high-purity active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) suitable for formulation and advanced research applications.

Application

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API): Core component in the formulation of antipsychotic medications for the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
• Reference Standard: Used in analytical laboratories for quality control, method development, and calibration in pharmaceutical testing.
• Pharmacological Research: Critical for in-vitro and in-vivo studies investigating the mechanisms of antipsychotic drugs and central nervous system (CNS) activity.
• Drug Development: Serves as a key intermediate or final compound in the synthesis and development of new neuropsychiatric therapeutics.
• Clinical Trial Material: Supplied under controlled conditions for use in clinical research studies and trials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Clopenthixol
CAS No.	982-24-1
Molecular Formula	C22H25ClN2OS
Molecular Weight	400.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Clopenthixol; Clopentixol; 2-[4-[3-(2-Chloro-9H-thioxanthen-9-ylidene)propyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethanol; Clopenthixolum; Clopentixolum; Clopenthixol Base; Sordinol; Zuclopenthixol (Note: Zuclopenthixol is the cis(Z)-isomer)
EINECS	213-560-7

Quality Control

Our Clopenthixol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical use. We provide full traceability and support compliance with cGMP and ICH Q7 guidelines. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and in original packaging until use to prevent degradation.

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)	≥ 98.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.5% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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