TCI P1970 Perphenazine is a phenothiazine compound known as a typical antipsychotic drug. In this product, perphenazine is supplied as a pharmaceutical research reagent for experimental use only, not for clinical use. In the laboratory, it is used to study the dopamine neurotransmitter system, as a reference material when developing analytical methods for drugs, and as a model compound in phenothiazine chemistry studies. This makes it useful for research in pharmacology, neuroscience, and pharmaceutical chemistry.
Perphenazine acts mainly as a dopamine D2 receptor antagonist, which makes it an important tool for understanding the role of dopamine in brain function. Its phenothiazine core acts as a chromophore, which makes the compound easy to detect by spectrophotometry. The same core also makes it sensitive to light and oxidation. For this reason, a source with confirmed identity and quality such as TCI matters, so that calibration data and pharmacological experiments are not affected by impurities or degradation products. Researchers who need repeatable results benefit from a supplier whose material behaves the same way from one experiment to the next.
In Indonesia, university pharmaceutical chemistry laboratories, drug quality control laboratories, and neuroscience research centers need dependable reference compounds like perphenazine. University groups use it in teaching and research on antipsychotic pharmacology and phenothiazine chemistry. Quality control laboratories use it as a comparison material when developing and checking analytical methods for pharmaceutical products. Neuroscience researchers use it to explore dopamine signaling in experimental models. In each case, the compound supports reliable, well-documented work that meets the standards expected in modern scientific research.
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- Pharmaceutical Ingredients for Research and Experimental Use 2026-03-09 · p. 29
- Dopamine system research: as a dopamine D2 receptor antagonist, perphenazine helps researchers study how dopamine signaling affects brain function in experimental models.
- Analytical method development: perphenazine serves as a reference material for building and validating drug analysis methods, where confirmed identity and quality are needed for accurate calibration.
- Spectrophotometric studies: the chromophore in its phenothiazine core makes perphenazine easy to detect, so it suits spectrophotometric detection and quantification work in the laboratory.
- Phenothiazine chemistry studies: perphenazine works as a model compound for studying the structure, reactivity, and stability of the phenothiazine class, including its sensitivity to light and oxidation.
- Pharmacology and neuroscience teaching: university laboratories can use perphenazine to show how typical antipsychotics work, giving students a well-characterized compound for experimental learning.
| Brand | TCI (product code P1970) |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 58-39-9 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Life Science > Biochemicals and Reagents > Pharmaceutical Research Reagents (for Experimental Use) |
| Pack sizes | see the available options on the product listing |
| Physical form | refer to the TCI product documentation |
| Storage | protect from light and oxidation; for experimental use only, not for clinical use |
Because the phenothiazine core is sensitive to light and oxidation, store perphenazine in its original tightly closed container, away from light, in a cool and dry place. Amber glass or other light-blocking containers are suitable if the material has to be transferred. Keep exposure to air as short as possible when weighing, and close the container right after use. Follow the storage conditions on the TCI label and Safety Data Sheet. Handle the compound as a pharmacologically active substance: wear gloves, a lab coat, and eye protection, work in a well-ventilated area or fume hood, avoid breathing in dust, and avoid skin contact. This product is for research use only and must not be used for clinical or personal purposes.
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