Anpirtoline

Anpirtoline
Names
IUPAC name
2-Chloro-6-piperidin-4-ylsulfanylpyridine
Other names
6-Chloro-2-[piperidinyl-4-thio]pyridine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H13ClN2S/c11-9-2-1-3-10(13-9)14-8-4-6-12-7-5-8/h1-3,8,12H,4-7H2
    Key: GGALEXMXDMUMDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • C1CNCCC1SC2=NC(=CC=C2)Cl
Properties
C10H13ClN2S
Molar mass 228.74 g·mol−1
Appearance White solid
Density 1.27 g/cm3
Melting point 126–128 °C (259–262 °F; 399–401 K) (HCl)
25 mg/ml (HCl)
Solubility in DMSO 100 mM (HCl)
Hazards
Flash point 174 °C (345 °F; 447 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Anpirtoline (chemical formula C10H13ClN2S) is a synthetic chemical compound used as a 5-HT1B receptor agonist as well as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, causing a decrease in serotonin synthesis and a reduction in aggressive behavior. Anpirtoline hydrochloride appears as a white solid and is soluble in water. Being synthetic, the compound can be purchased from suppliers.