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(S)-modafinil

CHEBI:CHEBI_77591

Definition

A 2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide that has S configuration at the sulfur atom. The racemate comprising (S)-modafinil and its enantiomer, armodafinil, is known as modafinil and is used for the treatment of sleeping disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnoea, and shift-work sleep disorder. The enantiomers have similar pharmacological actions in animals.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C15H15NO2S
Molecular Mass
273.35000
Charge
0
SMILES
NC(=O)C[S@](=O)C(c1ccccc1)c1ccccc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H15NO2S/c16-14(17)11-19(18)15(12-7-3-1-4-8-12)13-9-5-2-6-10-13/h1-10,15H,11H2,(H2,16,17)/t19-/m0/s1
InChIKey
YFGHCGITMMYXAQ-IBGZPJMESA-N

Alternative Names

  • (+)-modafinil
  • (S)-(+)-modafinil
  • 2-[(S)-(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Additional References

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