Description / Application
Azaperone is an N-arylpiperazine that is 2-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridine in which the amino hydrogen is replaced by a 3-(4-fluobenzoyl)propyl group. Used mainly as a tranquiliser for pigs and elephants. It has a role as an antipsychotic agent and a dopaminergic antagonist. It is an aminopyridine, a N-alkylpiperazine, a N-arylpiperazine, a tertiary amino compound, an aromatic ketone and a member of monofluorobenzenes.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C19H22FN3O |
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| Molecular Weight | 327.4 |
| MFCD | MFCD00866692 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2811 |
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| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H301 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P301+P310;P321;P330;P405;P501 |