Modafinil
TL;DR: Modafinil (CAS 68693-11-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C15H15NO2S and molecular weight 273.08234 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-benzhydrylsulfinylacetamide
Also Known As: modafinil, Provigil, Modiodal, modaphonil, Modafinilo
Application Areas
Top 5 of 13 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C15H15NO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 273.08234 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.7 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 79.4 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 273.08234 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 19 |
| Complexity | 302.0 |
| Melting Point | 164-166 °C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)S(=O)CC(=O)N |
| InChIKey | YFGHCGITMMYXAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Modafinil is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Modafinil (CAS 68693-11-8) has the molecular formula C15H15NO2S and a molecular weight of 273.08 g/mol. Reported properties include a solubility: Slightly soluble. Synonyms include modafinil and Provigil.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Modafinil
Property Insights of Modafinil
The XLogP value of 1.7 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Modafinil. The TPSA of 79.4 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Modafinil. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Modafinil has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Modafinil?
The CAS number of Modafinil is 68693-11-8.
What is the molecular formula of Modafinil?
The molecular formula of Modafinil is C15H15NO2S.
What is the molecular weight of Modafinil?
The molecular weight of Modafinil is 273.08234 g/mol.
What are the applications of Modafinil?
Modafinil is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Modafinil?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Modafinil?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Modafinil and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.