Seltorexant

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Seltorexant Structure
Seltorexant structure
Common Name Seltorexant
CAS Number 1293281-49-8 Molecular Weight 407.44
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C21H22FN7O Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of Seltorexant


Seltorexant (JNJ-42847922) is an orally active, high-affinity, and selective OX2R antagonist (pKi values of 8.0 and 8.1 for human and rat OX2R). Seltorexant (JNJ-42847922) crosses the blood-brain barrier and quickly occupies OX2R binding sites in the rat brain[1].

 Names

Name Seltorexant

 Seltorexant Biological Activity

Description Seltorexant (JNJ-42847922) is an orally active, high-affinity, and selective OX2R antagonist (pKi values of 8.0 and 8.1 for human and rat OX2R). Seltorexant (JNJ-42847922) crosses the blood-brain barrier and quickly occupies OX2R binding sites in the rat brain[1].
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Target

pKi: 8.0 (human OX2R), 8.1 (rat OX2R)[1]

References

[1]. Bonaventure P, et al. Characterization of JNJ-42847922, a Selective Orexin-2 Receptor Antagonist, as a Clinical Candidate for the Treatment of Insomnia. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2015 Sep;354(3):471-82.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C21H22FN7O
Molecular Weight 407.44
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