Phenylpiperazine

Phenylpiperazine is a class of chemical compounds that contain a phenyl group and a piperazine ring. They are known for their use in the development of pharmaceutical drugs and research chemicals.

Chemistry

Phenylpiperazines are a broad class of compounds that contain a phenyl group (a functional group made up of six carbon atoms and five hydrogen atoms - C6H5) attached to a piperazine ring. Piperazine is a cyclic organic compound that consists of a six-membered ring containing two nitrogen atoms at opposite positions in the ring.

Pharmaceutical Use

Several drugs and experimental research chemicals are phenylpiperazines, including:

• Aripiprazole (Abilify), an antipsychotic and antidepressant
• Buspirone (Buspar), an anxiolytic
• Nefazodone (Serzone), an antidepressant
• Trazodone (Desyrel), an antidepressant
• Etidronate (Didronel), a medication used to treat a variety of bone diseases
• Fipronil, a broad-spectrum insecticide that belongs to the phenylpyrazole chemical family.

Research Chemicals

Phenylpiperazines are also used in the development of research chemicals. These are substances used by scientists for medical and scientific research purposes. One characteristic of a research chemical is that it is for laboratory research use only; a research chemical is not intended for human or veterinary use.

See Also

• Piperazine
• Phenyl group
• Pharmaceutical drug
• Research chemical

References

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Phenylpiperazine

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  Structural formula of Phenylpiperazine
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  3D ball model of Phenylpiperazine