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Penfluridol chemical structure
Penfluridol

1-[4,4-bis(4-fluorophenyl)butyl]-4-[4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol
IUPAC name
CAS number
26864-56-2
ATC code

N05AG03

PubChem
33630
DrugBank
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Chemical formula {{{chemical_formula}}}
Molecular weight 523.965
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Penfluridol is a piperidine antipsychotic. It was discovered at Janssen Pharmaceutica in 1968.

References[]

  • Janssen PA, Niemegeers CJ, Schellekens KH, Lenaerts FM, Verbruggen FJ, Van Nueten JM, Schaper WK., The pharmacology of penfluridol (R 16341) a new potent and orally long-acting neuroleptic drug, Eur J Pharmacol. 1970 Jul 15;11(2):139-54.
  • van Praag HM, Schut T, Dols L, van Schilfgaarden R., Controlled trial of penfluridol in acute psychosis,

Br Med J. 1971 Dec 18;4(5789):710-3.