Norquetiapine  (Synonyms: N-Desalkylquetiapine)

Norquetiapine is an antidepressant and neuroprotective agent and is the active metabolic component of Quetiapine (HY-14544). Norquetiapine is also a partial 5-HT1A receptor agonist, and a presynaptic α2, 5-HT2C and 5-HT7 b> Receptor antagonist. Norquetiapine can also selectively inhibit norepinephrine transporter (NET), inhibit norepinephrine reuptake, and has potential inhibitory effects on bipolar depression, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Norquetiapine demonstrated in vivo activity in forced swimming in mice and learned helplessness tests in rats^[1][2].

295.40

C₁₇H₁₇N₃S

5747-48-8

Solid

C12=CC=CC=C1N=C(C3=CC=CC=C3S2)N4CCNCC4

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

-20°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

• [1]. López-Muñoz F, et al. Active metabolites as antidepressant drugs: the role of norquetiapine in the mechanism of action of quetiapine in the treatment of mood disorders. Front Psychiatry. 2013 Sep 12;4:102.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Cross AJ, et al. Quetiapine and its metabolite norquetiapine: translation from in vitro pharmacology to in vivo efficacy in rodent models. Br J Pharmacol. 2016 Jan;173(1):155-66.  [Content Brief]