Loxapine

A summary of the most common chemical descriptors (InChI Key and SMILES codes) for Loxapine are summarized together with 3D and 2D structures and relevant physico-chemical properties.

What is the Loxapine?

The molecule Loxapine presents a molecular formula of C18H18ClN3O and its IUPAC name is 8-chloro-6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)benzo[b][1,4]benzoxazepine.

Loxapine is a molecule that belongs to a class of medications known as antipsychotics. It is used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders and is also sometimes used to treat acute mania and agitation..

Loxapine works by blocking the action of certain chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, which are involved in mood and behavior. By blocking these chemicals, loxapine can help to reduce the symptoms of psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking..

Loxapine is usually taken orally in the form of a pill or capsule and is typically taken once or twice a day. It can take several weeks for the full effects of loxapine to be seen, and it is important to continue taking it as directed by a healthcare provider even if symptoms improve..

Like all medications, loxapine can cause side effects in some individuals. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, and dry mouth. More serious side effects, such as tremors and tardive dyskinesia (a movement disorder), can occur, although they are rare. It is important to report any side effects to a healthcare provider..

Summary

From all the above, loxapine is a molecule that is widely used in the treatment of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia. It is important to follow the guidance of a healthcare provider when taking loxapine and to report any side effects..

3D structure

Cartesian coordinates

Geometry of Loxapine in x, y and z coordinates (Å units) to copy/paste elsewhere. Generated with Open Babel software.

2D drawing

 

Loxapine XJGVXQDUIWGIRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N chemical compound 2D structure molecule svg
Loxapine

 

Molecule descriptors

 
IUPAC name8-chloro-6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)benzo[b][1,4]benzoxazepine
InChI codeInChI=1S/C18H18ClN3O/c1-21-8-10-22(11-9-21)18-14-12-13(19)6-7-16(14)23-17-5-3-2-4-15(17)20-18/h2-7,12H,8-11H2,1H3
InChI KeyXJGVXQDUIWGIRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCN1CCN(C2=Nc3ccccc3Oc3ccc(Cl)cc32)CC1

Other names (synonyms)

IUPAC nomenclature provides a standardized method for naming chemical compounds. Although this system is widely used in chemistry, many chemical compounds have also other names commonly used in different contexts. These synonyms can come from a variety of sources and are used for a variety of purposes.

One common source of synonyms for chemical compounds is the common or trivial names, assigned on the basis of appearance, properties, or origin of the molecule.

Another source of synonyms are historical or obsolete names employed in the past, however replaced nowadays by more modern or standardized names.

In addition to common and historical names, chemical compounds may also have synonyms that are specific to a particular field or industry.

  • 13-chloro-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-oxa-9-azatricyclo[9.4.0.0^{3,8}]pentadeca-1(11),3(8),4,6,9,12,14-heptaene
  • 13-chloro-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-oxa-9-azatricyclo[9.4.0.0^{3,8}]pentadeca-1(11),3,5,7,9,12,14-heptaene
  • 1977-10-2
  • 2-Chloro-11-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)dibenz(b,f)(1,4)oxazepine
  • 2-Chloro-11-(4-methylpiperazino)dibenzo(b,f)(1,4)oxazepine
  • 8-chloro-6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)benzo[b][1,4]benzoxazepine
  • 8-chloro-6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)benzo[b][1,5]benzoxazepine
  • 8-chloro-6-(4-methylpiperazino)benzo[b][1,4]benzoxazepine;succinic acid
  • 977L102
  • AB00053735_15
  • AB00053735_16
  • AZ-004
  • Adasuve
  • BDBM22871
  • BPBio1_000226
  • BRN 0626753
  • BSPBio_000204
  • BSPBio_003479
  • C07104
  • CCG-204805
  • CL 62,362
  • CL 62362
  • CL-62362
  • CL71,563
  • CS-1105
  • Cloxazepine
  • D02340
  • DB00408
  • Dibenz(b,f)(1,4)oxazepine, 2-chloro-11-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-
  • Dibenzacepin
  • Dibenzoazepine
  • DivK1c_006919
  • GTPL205
  • HF 3170
  • HF3170
  • HSDB 3111
  • HY-17390
  • Hydrofluoride 3170
  • KBio1_001863
  • KBio2_000835
  • KBio2_003403
  • KBio2_005971
  • KBio3_002983
  • KBioSS_000835
  • L001085
  • LER583670J
  • LW 3170
  • Lopac0_000720
  • Lossapina
  • Loxapin
  • Loxapina
  • Loxapine
  • Loxapine (DMSO)
  • Loxapine (USAN/INN)
  • Loxapine (water)
  • Loxapinum
  • Loxitane
  • Loxitane Intramuscular
  • Loxitane-C Oral Suspension
  • NCGC00021145-01
  • NCGC00021145-02
  • NCGC00021145-03
  • NCGC00021145-04
  • NCGC00021145-05
  • NCGC00021145-06
  • NCGC00021145-07
  • NCGC00021145-08
  • NCGC00021145-23
  • NCGC00022279-03
  • NCGC00022279-04
  • NCGC00022279-05
  • Oxilapine
  • PDSP1_001058
  • PDSP2_001042
  • Prestwick0_000132
  • Prestwick1_000132
  • Prestwick2_000132
  • Prestwick3_000132
  • Q58614
  • QTL1_000050
  • S 805
  • S-805
  • SDCCGSBI-0050698.P003
  • SUM 3170
  • SUM-3170
  • SpecPlus_000823
  • Staccato loxapine
  • loxapine
  • s5197

Reference codes for other databases

There exist several different chemical codes commonly used in orded to identify molecules:
  • ZINC19796158
  • UNII-LER583670J
  • BRD-K39915878-036-04-6
  • BRD-K39915878-036-05-3
  • BRD-K39915878-036-15-2
  • DTXSID7023229
  • CHEMBL831
  • CHEBI:50841
  • EINECS 217-835-3
  • SPBio_001814
  • SPBio_002143
  • SCHEMBL94146
  • Spectrum_000355
  • Spectrum2_001737
  • Spectrum3_001830
  • Spectrum5_001857

Physico-Chemical properties

IUPAC name8-chloro-6-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)benzo[b][1,4]benzoxazepine
Molecular formulaC18H18ClN3O
Molecular weight327.808
Melting point (ºC)
Boiling point (ºC)
Density (g/cm3)
Molar refractivity104.09
LogP3.1
Topological polar surface area28.1

LogP and topological polar surface area (TPSA) values were estimated using Open Babel software.

The n-octanol/water partition coeficient (Kow) data is applied in toxicology and drug research. Kow values are used, to guess the environmental fate of persistent organic pollutants. High partition coefficients values, tend to accumulate in the fatty tissue of organisms. Molecules with a log(Kow) (or LogP) greater than 5 are considered to bioaccumulate.

TPSA values are the sum of the surface area over all polar atoms or molecules, mainly oxygen and nitrogen, also including hydrogen atoms.

In medicinal chemistry, TPSA is used to assess the ability of a drug to permeabilise cells.

For molecules to penetrate the blood-brain barrier (and act on receptors in the central nervous system), TPSA values below 90 Å2 are required. Thus, molecules with a polar surface area greater than 140 Å2 tend to be poorly permeable to cell membranes.