Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Clopidogrel (CAS: 113665-84-2)?
Answer
Clopidogrel is primarily used in the treatment of patients with a history of heart attack, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease. It helps prevent blood clot formation by inhibiting platelet aggregation. Additionally, it is used in research for studying antiplatelet mechanisms and in the pharmaceutical industry for drug development and manufacturing.
About
CAS No
113665-84-2
English Name
Clopidogrel
Molecular Formula
C16H16ClNO2S
Molecular Weight
321.83 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C(C1=CC=CC=C1Cl)N2CCC3=C(C2)C=CS3
InChIKey
GKTWGGQPFAXNFI-HNNXBMFYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
