Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
92-39-7
Molecular Formula
C12H8ClNS
Molecular Weight
233.72 g/mol
Synonym

2-Chloro-10H-phenothiazine

Keywords
Metabolites.
Impurities
Pharmaceutical Standards
Intermediates
Fine Chemicals
sulphur and selenium compounds
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2-Chlorophenothiazine is a chlorinated derivative of phenothiazine and serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of several antipsychotic medications, including Chlorpromazine. It forms the core phenothiazine structure that is chemically modified to produce drugs used in treating schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.