A diphenylbutylpiperidine that is effective as an antipsychotic agent and as an alternative to haloperidol for the suppression of vocal and motor tics in patients with Tourette syndrome. Although the precise mechanism of action is unknown, blockade of postsynaptic dopamine receptors has been postulated.
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Structure
Product Description
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| Chemical Name | PIMOZIDE |
| IUPAC Name | 1-[1-[4,4-bis(4-fluorophenyl)butyl]-4-piperidinyl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazole-2-one |
| CAS Number | 2062-78-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C28H29F2N3O |
| Synonyms | PIMOZIDE;1-(1-(4,4-bis(p-fluorophenyl)butyl)-4-piperidyl)-2-benzimidazolinon;1-(1-(4,4-bis(p-fluorophenyl)butyl)-4-piperidyl)-2-benzimidazolinone;1-(4,4-bis(p-fluorophenyl)butyl)-4-(2-oxo-1-benzimidazolinyl)piperidine;mcn-jr-6238;orap;1-[1-(4,4-BIS[4-FLUOROPHENYL]BUTYL)-4-PIPERIDINYL]-1,3-DIHYDRO-2H-BENZ-IMIDAZOL-2-ONE;3-(1-(4,4-bis(4-fluorophenyl)butyl)-4-piperidyl)-1H-benzimidazol-2-one |
| Application | Used for the suppression of motor and phonic tics in patients with Tourette's Disorder who have failed to respond satisfactorily to standard treatment. |