diphenylpyraline
Sign in to saveDiphenylpyraline (DPP; sold as Allergen, Arbid, Belfene, Diafen, Hispril, Histyn, Lergobine, Lyssipol, Mepiben, Neargal) is a first-generation antihistamine with anticholinergic effects of the diphenylpiperidine class. It is marketed in Europe for the treatment of allergies. DPP has also been found to act as a dopamine reuptake inhibitor and produces hyperactivity in rodents. It has been shown to be useful in the treatment of Parkinsonism.
Chemical data
- Formula
- C19H23NO
- Molecular weight
- 281.4 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- 4-benzhydryloxy-1-methylpiperidine
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Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- chemical compound
- Mass
- +281.178
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- P366
- medication
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Article
3 sectionsContents
- Synthesis
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- References
Diphenylpyraline (DPP; sold as Allergen, Arbid, Belfene, Diafen, Hispril, Histyn, Lergobine, Lyssipol, Mepiben, Neargal) is a first-generation antihistamine with anticholinergic effects of the diphenylpiperidine class. It is marketed in Europe for the treatment of allergies. DPP has also been found to act as a dopamine reuptake inhibitor and produces hyperactivity in rodents. It has been shown to be useful in the treatment of Parkinsonism.
==Synthesis== 501px|center|class=skin-invert-image