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Active ingredient: Eszopiclone - Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemical Formula

C17H17ClN6O3

Chemical Name

[8-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-7-oxo-2,5,8-triazabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-1,3,5-trien- 9-yl] 4-methylpiperazine-1-carboxylate

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight

388.808 g/mol

Physical State

Solid

Melting Point

Not Available

Water Solubility

very slightly soluble

Isoelectric Point

Not Available

Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals

Phase 1 Metabolising Enzyme (1-st Step of Metabolism)

CYP2E1; CYP3A4

Primary Drug Target
NameBenzodiazepine Receptor
Gene NameBZRP
SynonymsPeripheral-type benzodiazepine receptor; PBR; PKBS; Mitochondrial benzodiazepine receptor
General FunctionSignal transduction mechanisms
Specific FunctionResponsible for the manifestation of peripheral-type benzodiazepine recognition sites and is most likely to comprise binding domains for benzodiazepines and isoquinoline carboxamides. May play a role in the transport of porphyrins and heme

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