Manifaxine (developmental code name GW-320,659) is a
norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor developed by
GlaxoSmithKline
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through
structural modification
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of
radafaxine
Radafaxine (developmental code name GW-353,162), also known as (2''S'',3''S'')-hydroxybupropion or (''S'',''S'')-hydroxybupropion, is a norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) which was under development by GlaxoSmithKline in the 20 ...
, an
isomer
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Iso ...
of
hydroxybupropion and one of the
active metabolite An active metabolite is an active form of a drug after it has been processed by the body.
Metabolites of drugs
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s of
bupropion
Bupropion, sold under the brand names Wellbutrin and Zyban among others, is an atypical antidepressant primarily used to treat major depressive disorder and to support smoking cessation. It is also popular as an add-on medication in the case ...
.
Manifaxine was researched for treatment of
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and
obesity and was found to be safe, reasonably effective, and well-tolerated for both applications.
However, no results were reported following these initial trials and development was discontinued.
Synthesis
The Grignard reaction between 3,5-difluorobenzonitrile
4248-63-1(1) and ethylmangensium bromide gives 3,5-difluoropropiophenone
35306-45-5(2). Halogenation with molecular bromine occurs at the alpha-keto position providing 2-bromo-3',5'-difluoropropiophenone
35306-46-6(3). Intermolecular ring formation with DL-Alaninol (2-Aminopropanol)
168-72-5completed the synthesis of Manifaxine (4).
See also
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3,5-Difluoromethcathinone
3,5-Difluoromethcathinone (also known as 3,5-DFMC) is a chemical compound from the cathinone family that has been sold as a designer drug, first being identified in Australia in 2009.
Legal status
In the United Kingdom, 3,5-DFMC is a control ...
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3-Fluorophenmetrazine
3-Fluorophenmetrazine (also known as 3-FPM, 3-FPH and PAL-593) is a phenylmorpholine-based stimulant and fluorinated analogue of phenmetrazine that has been sold online as a designer drug.
Chemistry
3-Fluorophenmetrazine is a fluorinated anal ...
References
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Phenylmorpholines
Norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitors
Stimulants
Tertiary alcohols
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