Perospirone Hydrochloride from TCI is the hydrochloride salt of perospirone, an atypical antipsychotic compound from the azapirone class. Perospirone was developed to treat schizophrenia and has been used clinically in Japan. This product is supplied only as a pharmaceutical research reagent for experimental use and is not intended for human use. In the laboratory, perospirone serves as a reference compound in receptor pharmacology, neuropharmacology, and the development of analytical methods for drugs.
Researchers value perospirone because it acts on several receptors at once. It is known as an antagonist at serotonin 5-HT2A and dopamine D2 receptors and as a partial agonist at the 5-HT1A receptor. This combination is typical of atypical antipsychotics, so perospirone is a useful comparator in studies of how psychiatric drugs work. The hydrochloride salt form generally makes the compound easier to dissolve when preparing stock solutions. The 25mg pack suits in vitro assays and analytical standard solutions, which only need small quantities.
In Indonesia, this reagent is relevant to pharmacology laboratories in faculties of pharmacy and medicine, to neuroscience research groups, and to analytical laboratories that develop and validate methods for active pharmaceutical compounds. Academic researchers can use it as a well-characterised comparator when studying receptor binding or the mechanisms of antipsychotic drugs. Postgraduate and thesis projects in pharmaceutical sciences often need small, well-defined amounts of reference compounds, and this pack format fits that need.
- Receptor pharmacology studies: perospirone acts on 5-HT2A, D2, and 5-HT1A receptors, so it serves as a useful reference ligand when characterising serotonergic and dopaminergic receptor activity in vitro.
- Neuropharmacology research: as an atypical antipsychotic of the azapirone class, it is a meaningful comparator when studying the mechanisms that underlie psychiatric drug action and related neurotransmitter systems.
- Comparative studies of antipsychotic drugs: its combined receptor profile, which is typical of atypical antipsychotics, makes it a good benchmark alongside other antipsychotic compounds in mechanism-of-action research.
- Analytical method development: the compound can be used to prepare small-volume analytical standard solutions when developing and validating methods to identify and quantify pharmaceutical compounds.
- Stock solution preparation for in vitro assays: the hydrochloride salt form generally makes dissolution easier, which helps when preparing stock solutions for cell-based or biochemical experiments that need small amounts.
| Brand | TCI |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 129273-38-7 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Life Science > Biochemicals and Reagents > Pharmaceutical Research Reagents (for Experimental Use) |
| Pack sizes | 25mg |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | follow the storage conditions on the manufacturer's label and Safety Data Sheet |
- Product code: P2944
Store Perospirone Hydrochloride in its original, tightly closed container, protected from moisture and direct light. Follow the storage conditions stated on the TCI label and Safety Data Sheet. Keep the container in a dedicated, clearly labelled area for pharmacologically active research reagents, away from food and drink. Because this is a biologically active compound, wear gloves, a laboratory coat, and eye protection when handling it, and weigh the powder in a fume hood or ventilated enclosure to avoid inhaling dust. Prepare stock solutions in clean, labelled vials, and record the preparation date. Dispose of residues according to local chemical waste regulations. This product is for experimental research use only and must not be used in humans.
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