199441-99-1

Basic information

• Product Name: (S)-N-ethanoyl-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethylamine
• Synonyms: (S)-N-ethanoyl-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethylamine
• CAS NO: 199441-99-1
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₂N₂O
• Molecular Weight: 188.22578
• Mol File: 199441-99-1.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: (S)-N-ethanoyl-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethylamine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (S)-N-ethanoyl-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethylamine(199441-99-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (S)-N-ethanoyl-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethylamine(199441-99-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 199441-99-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

(S)-N-ethanoyl-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethylamine, commonly known as Modafinil, is a central nervous system stimulant medication primarily used to treat excessive sleepiness resulting from sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder. It operates by influencing specific brain substances that regulate the sleep/wake cycle, thereby enhancing alertness and cognitive function. Modafinil has also been explored for off-label applications in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression. However, it is essential to use this medication under the supervision of a healthcare professional due to potential side effects.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Modafinil is used as a medication for treating excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder. It functions by modulating the brain's sleep/wake cycle, leading to increased alertness and improved cognitive performance.
Used in Off-Label Treatments:
Modafinil is also used off-label as a potential treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression. Its ability to enhance cognitive function and increase alertness makes it a candidate for these conditions, although further research and medical guidance are necessary for its application in these areas.

Upstream product

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Downstream Products

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Relevant articles and documents

PYRIDYL-AZA(THIO)XANTHONE SENSITIZER COMPRISING LANTHANIDE(III) ION COMPLEXING COMPOUNDS, THEIR LUMINESCENT LANTHANIDE (III) ION COMPLEXES AND USE THEREOF AS FLUORESCENT LABELS.

Lanthanide (III) Ion completing compound comprising: (1) a sensitizer moiety of Formula (I) in which: a is an integer from 1 to 4; b is an integer equal to 1 or 2; c is an integer equal to 1 or 2; (R1)a, (R2)b, (R3)C are t