Active ingredient: Modafinil - Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemical Formula

C15H15NO2S

Chemical Name

2-benzhydrylsulfinylethanamide

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight

273.351 g/mol

Physical State

Solid

Melting Point

164-166 oC

Water Solubility

Slightly soluble

Isoelectric Point

Not Available

Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals

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

CYP3A4

Primary Drug Target

Name	Sodium-dependent dopamine re-uptake pump
Gene Name	SLC6A3
Synonyms	Sodium-dependent dopamine transporter; DA transporter; DAT
General Function	General function prediction only
Specific Function	Amine transporter. Terminates the action of dopamine by its high affinity sodium-dependent reuptake into presynaptic terminals