Escitalopram Oxalate

About Escitalopram Oxalate

Escitalopram Oxalate is a central nervous system API in IP/BP/USP grade carrying the CAS registry number 128196-01-0. Formula C20H21FN2O, molecular weight 324.4 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (1S)-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3H-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile. It is also known as (S)-Citalopram or S(+)-Citalopram.

It is supplied as a powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our CNS and psychiatric APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing.

We offer Escitalopram Oxalate in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Escitalopram Oxalate
Catalogue No.	VQ-004040
CAS Number	128196-01-0
IUPAC name	(1S)-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3H-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O
Molecular weight	324.4 g/mol
Exact mass	324.1638
Grade	IP/BP/USP
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	WSEQXVZVJXJVFP-FQEVSTJZSA-N
SMILES	CN(C)CCC[C@@]1(C2=C(CO1)C=C(C=C2)C#N)C3=CC=C(C=C3)F
PubChem CID	146570

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
LogP (XLogP3)	3.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	36.3 Å²
Synonyms	(S)-Citalopram, S(+)-Citalopram, S-(+)-Citalopram, (+)-Citalopram, Esitol, (+)-(S)-1-(3-(Dimethylamino)propyl)-1-(p-fluorophenyl)-5-phthalancarbonitrile, (s)-1-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-carbonitrile, Escitalopram (INN), (1S)-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3H-isobenzofuran-5-carbonitrile, (S)-1-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-carbonitrile, Esertia (TN), Escitalopram CRS

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P270, P272, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Escitalopram Oxalate?

The CAS Registry Number of Escitalopram Oxalate is 128196-01-0. It is also known as (S)-Citalopram, S(+)-Citalopram, S-(+)-Citalopram.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Escitalopram Oxalate?

Escitalopram Oxalate has the molecular formula C20H21FN2O and a molecular weight of 324.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (1S)-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3H-2-benzofuran-5-carbonitrile.

What is Escitalopram Oxalate used for?

Escitalopram Oxalate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Escitalopram. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Escitalopram Oxalate can I order?

We supply Escitalopram Oxalate in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Escitalopram Oxalate?

Yes. Every lot of Escitalopram Oxalate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Escitalopram Oxalate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Escitalopram Oxalate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.