Category
Nitroso Amines
CAS Number
2361294-43-9
Molecular Formula
C19H19FN2O4
Molecular Weight
358.37 g/mol
Synonym

((3S,4R)-3-((benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yloxy)methyl)-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-nitrosopiperidine); Piperidine, 3-[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yloxy)methyl]-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-nitroso-, (3S,4R)

Keywords
Pharmaceutical Standards
Intermediates
Nitrosamine Standards
Impurities
Metabolites.
Fine Chemicals
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N-Nitroso Paroxetine is a nitrosamine impurity that can form in paroxetine, an antidepressant used to treat depression, anxiety, and related disorders. It has no therapeutic use itself; its relevance lies in pharmaceutical safety, as nitrosamines are potentially carcinogenic, so manufacturers monitor and control its levels to ensure the medication is safe for patients.