Chemical Component Summary

Namemethyl (2~{R})-2-phenyl-2-[(2~{R})-piperidin-2-yl]ethanoate
SynonymsDexmethylphenidate
Identifiersmethyl (2~{R})-2-phenyl-2-[(2~{R})-piperidin-2-yl]ethanoate
FormulaC14 H19 N O2
Molecular Weight233.306
TypeNON-POLYMER
Isomeric SMILESCOC(=O)[C@H](c1ccccc1)[C@H]2CCCCN2
InChIInChI=1S/C14H19NO2/c1-17-14(16)13(11-7-3-2-4-8-11)12-9-5-6-10-15-12/h2-4,7-8,12-13,15H,5-6,9-10H2,1H3/t12-,13-/m1/s1
InChIKeyDUGOZIWVEXMGBE-CHWSQXEVSA-N

Chemical Details

Formal Charge0
Atom Count36
Chiral Atom Count2
Bond Count37
Aromatic Bond Count6

Drug Info: DrugBank

DrugBank IDDB06701 
NameDexmethylphenidate
Groups
  • investigational
  • approved
DescriptionDexmethylphenidate is the dextrorotary form of methylphenidate introduced in 2002[A177181]. It is a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) and thus a psychostimulant[A177193]. It is used for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)[Label,A177181]. The d-isomer is thought to have greater effect with fewer side effects than the l-isomer or the racemic mixture[A177181].
Synonyms
  • d-threo-methylphenidate
  • D-TMP
  • Dexmetilfenidato
  • Dexmethylphenidate
  • Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride
Brand Names
  • Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride
  • Focalin XR
  • Attenade
  • Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release
  • Dexmethylphenidate HCl
IndicationDexmethylphenidate is used as a treatment for ADHD, ideally in conjunction with psychological, educational, behavioral or other forms of treatment[A177187,Label].
Categories
  • Agents that produce hypertension
  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Central Nervous System Agents
  • Central Nervous System Depressants
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
ATC-Code
  • N06BA11
  • N06BA15
CAS number40431-64-9

Drug Targets

NameTarget SequencePharmacological ActionActions
Sodium-dependent dopamine transporterMSKSKCSVGLMSSVVAPAKEPNAVGPKEVELILVKEQNGVQLTSSTLTNP...unknowninhibitor
Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporterMLLARMNPQVQPENNGADTGPEQPLRARKTAELLVVKERNGVQCLLAPRD...unknowninhibitor
Sodium-dependent serotonin transporterMETTPLNSQKQLSACEDGEDCQENGVLQKVVPTPGDKVESGQISNGYSAV...unknowninhibitor
CarboxylesteraseAPPPVPKTPAGPLTLSGQGSFFVGGRDVTSETLSLSPKYDAHGTVTVDQM...unknownsubstrate
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison T, Liu P, Ly S, Frolkis A, Pon A, Banco K, Mak C, Neveu V, Djoumbou Y, Eisner R, Guo AC, Wishart DS. Nucleic Acids Res. 2011 Jan; 39 (Database issue):D1035-41. | PMID:21059682