Compound Q&A
What is Aprepitant (CAS: 170729-80-3)?
Answer
Aprepitant is a pharmaceutical compound with the CAS number 170729-80-3. It is a neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist, primarily used for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Its chemical formula is C21H26N2O2S, and it appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder. Aprepitant is known for its high selectivity and efficacy in blocking substance P, a neurotransmitter involved in these symptoms.
About
CAS No
170729-80-3
English Name
Aprepitant
Molecular Formula
C23H21F7N4O3
Molecular Weight
534.43 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@H](c1cc(cc(c1)C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F)O[C@@H]2[C@@H](N(CCO2)Cc3[nH]c(=O)[nH]n3)c4ccc(cc4)F
InChIKey
ATALOFNDEOCMKK-OITMNORJSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07