Almorexant hydrochloride

• CAT Number: I005446
• CAS Number: 913358-93-7
• Molecular Formula: C29H31F3N2O3 • HCl
• Molecular Weight: 549.02
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: OX Receptor
• Solubility: DMSO: ≥ 46 mg/mL
• Storage: Store at +4C
• Related CAS: 871224-64-5(free base)
• IC50: 1.3/0.7 nM(OX1/OX2 receptor)
• InChIKey: DKMACHNQISHMDN-RPLLCQBOSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(NC)[C@@H](C1=CC=CC=C1)N2CCC3=C(C=C(OC)C(OC)=C3)[C@@H]2CCC4=CC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C4

Almorexant hydrochloride (CAT: I005446) is a dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA) that targets the orexin system in the brain. Orexins, also known as hypocretins, are neuropeptides that regulate wakefulness and sleep-wake cycles. By blocking the orexin receptors, almorexant hydrochloride promotes sleep and has sedative effects. It has been investigated for the treatment of insomnia and sleep disorders. Almorexant hydrochloride has shown efficacy in improving sleep parameters and increasing total sleep time in clinical trials. It is a promising candidate for the development of new sleep medications and may provide an alternative to traditional sedative-hypnotic drugs.

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