Modafinil

Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 1811

Psychostimulant
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Description

Psychostimulant

Alternative Names

CRL 40476

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Product Description

Modafinil is a psychostimulant that displays neuroprotective and antiparkinsonian activity in a primate model of Parkinson's disease. Modafinil promotes vigilance and wakefulness without the central and peripheral side effects associated with conventional dopaminergic psychostimulants. Mechanism of action is not fully understood, possibly via modulation of catecholamine/GABAergic neurotransmission.

Product Specifications

Molecular Weight

273.35

Formula

C15H15NO2S

Storage

Store at +4°C

Purity

≥98% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

2-[(Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide

CAS Number

68693-11-8

PubChem ID

4236

InChI Key

YFGHCGITMMYXAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

O=S(CC(N)=O)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C1=CC=CC=C1

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO 20.5 75
Ethanol 2.73 10

Preparing Stock Solutions for Modafinil

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 273.35

Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
0.75 mM 4.88 mL 24.39 mL 48.78 mL
3.75 mM 0.98 mL 4.88 mL 9.76 mL
7.5 mM 0.49 mL 2.44 mL 4.88 mL
37.5 mM 0.10 mL 0.49 mL 0.98 mL

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Product Documents for Modafinil

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Modafinil

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