Chemistry:6-Nitroquipazine

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6-Nitroquipazine
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  • In general: uncontrolled
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FormulaC13H14N4O2
Molar mass258.281 g·mol−1
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6-Nitroquipazine (developmental code name DU-24,565) is a potent and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used in scientific research.[1][2]

6-Nitroquipazine has been found to inhibit melanogenesis in-vitro,[3] suggesting that it can be used for skin whitening.

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References

  1. "Du 24565, a quipazine derivative, a potent selective serotonin uptake inhibitor". European Journal of Pharmacology 70 (2): 195–202. March 1981. doi:10.1016/0014-2999(81)90214-4. PMID 6973481. 
  2. "Effects of DU 24565 (6-nitroquipazine) on serotoninergic and noradrenergic neurones of the rat brain and comparison with the effects of quipazine". Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology 326 (3): 198–202. June 1984. doi:10.1007/bf00505318. PMID 6206407. 
  3. "Inhibition of melanization in human melanoma cells by a serotonin uptake inhibitor". The Journal of Investigative Dermatology 89 (1): 82–86. July 1987. doi:10.1111/1523-1747.ep12580425. PMID 3110297.  No-cost access but non-free license.