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(±)-Apremilast

Also known as Acetamide, N-(2-(1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-1H-isoindol-4-yl)-, Apremilast, (+-)-, Apremilast (+-)-form

CAS 253168-86-4Formula C22H24N2O7SMolar mass 460.51 g/mol
(±)-Apremilast chemical structure, C22H24N2O7S, CAS 253168-86-4
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
253168-86-4
Formula
C22H24N2O7S
Molar mass
460.51 g/mol
HS code
293090
Category
Impurities and reference standards

What is (±)-Apremilast?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

(±)-Apremilast is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C22H24N2O7S and a molar mass of 460.51 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 253168-86-4. The IUPAC name is N-[2-[1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-1,3-dioxoisoindol-4-yl]acetamide.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
N-[2-[1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-1,3-dioxoisoindol-4-yl]acetamide
CAS number
253168-86-4
Molecular formula
C22H24N2O7S
UNII
N5UK68MGDZ
InChIKey
IMOZEMNVLZVGJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C22H24N2O7S/c1-5-31-19-11-14(9-10-18(19)30-3)17(12-32(4,28)29)24-21(26)15-7-6-8-16(23-13(2)25)20(15)22(24)27/h6-11,17H,5,12H2,1-4H3,(H,23,25)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCOC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(CS(=O)(=O)C)N2C(=O)C3=C(C2=O)C(=CC=C3)NC(=O)C)OC

Synonyms

  • Acetamide, N-(2-(1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-1H-isoindol-4-yl)-
  • Apremilast, (+-)-
  • Apremilast (+-)-form
  • Apremilast, (+/-)-
  • N-(2-(1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-4-yl)acetamide
  • N-[2-[1-(3-Ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl]-2,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-1H-isoindol-4-yl]acetamide
  • Apremilast (+/-)-form
  • (+/-)-apremilast
  • rac-Apremilast
  • N-[2-[1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-1,3-dioxoisoindol-4-yl]acetamide
  • rac-4'-O-Ethyl-3'-O-methyl Apremilast
  • (Rac)-Apremilast
  • Apremilast enantiomer
  • N-{2-[(1R)-1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methanesulfonylethyl]-1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-4-yl}acetamide
  • 2-[1-(3-Ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetylaminoisoindoline-1,3-dione
  • Apremilast Impurity 82, Rac-Apremilast
  • (+)-2-[1-(3-Ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetylaminoisoindoline-1,3-dione
  • 2-[1-(3-Ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetamidoisoindoline-1,3-dione
  • 2-[1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-4-acetylaminoisoindoline-1.3-dione
  • 2-[1-(3-Ethoxy4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Methylsulfonylethyl]-4-Acetylaminoisoindoline-1,3-Dione
  • N-[2-[1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methylsulfonyl-ethyl]-1,3-dioxo-isoindolin-4-yl]acetamide

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
460.51 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
460.1304 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.43calc.
Topological polar surface area
119.1 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
7calc.
Rotatable bonds
8calc.
Heavy atoms
32calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.32calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C1c2ccccc2C(=O)N1Cc1ccccc1

O=C1c2ccccc2C(=O)N1Cc1ccccc1

3 rings, 18 atoms, the Benzylphthalimide ring system.

251 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

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HS 2930.90Indicative HS code

Organo-sulphur compounds, other

World exports in 2024
$5.83B
+0.1% vs 2023, imports $5.93B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China40.7%
  2. United States10.9%
  3. Japan9.3%
Top importers
  1. United States13.3%
  2. Brazil12.6%
  3. China6.6%
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What is (±)-Apremilast?

(±)-Apremilast is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C22H24N2O7S and a molar mass of 460.51 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 253168-86-4. The IUPAC name is N-[2-[1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylsulfonylethyl]-1,3-dioxoisoindol-4-yl]acetamide.

What is the CAS number of (±)-Apremilast?

The CAS registry number of (±)-Apremilast is 253168-86-4.

What is the molecular formula and weight of (±)-Apremilast?

The molecular formula of (±)-Apremilast is C22H24N2O7S and its molar mass is 460.51 g/mol.

Is (±)-Apremilast hazardous?

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What is the HS code of (±)-Apremilast?

(±)-Apremilast is usually classified under HS code 293090 (Organo-sulphur compounds, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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