Compound Q&A
What is Almorexant (CAS: 871224-64-5)?
Answer
Almorexant is a novel sleep-promoting compound used in the treatment of insomnia. It is a dual orexin receptor antagonist with high selectivity for the orexin-2 receptor. Almorexant has a molecular formula of C22H27FN4O and is characterized by its ability to modulate the activity of orexinergic pathways in the brain.
About
CAS No
871224-64-5
English Name
Almorexant
Molecular Formula
C29H31F3N2O3
Molecular Weight
512.57 g/mol
SMILES
CNC(=O)C(N1CCc2c(C1CCc1ccc(cc1)C(F)(F)F)cc(c(c2)OC)OC)c1ccccc1
InChIKey
DKMACHNQISHMDN-RPLLCQBOSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-27 23:53
