Basic Info

Common NameDexfenfluramine(F04787)
2D Structure
Description

Dexfenfluramine, also marketed under the name Redux, is a serotoninergic anorectic drug. It was for some years in the mid-1990s approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the purposes of weight loss. However, following multiple concerns about the cardiovascular side-effects of the drug, such approval was withdrawn.

FRCD IDF04787
CAS Number3239-44-9
PubChem CID66265
FormulaC12H16F3N
IUPAC Name

(2S)-N-ethyl-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-2-amine

InChI Key

DBGIVFWFUFKIQN-VIFPVBQESA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C12H16F3N/c1-3-16-9(2)7-10-5-4-6-11(8-10)12(13,14)15/h4-6,8-9,16H,3,7H2,1-2H3/t9-/m0/s1

Canonical SMILES

CCNC(C)CC1=CC(=CC=C1)C(F)(F)F

Isomeric SMILES

CCN[C@@H](C)CC1=CC(=CC=C1)C(F)(F)F

WikipediaDexfenfluramine
Synonyms
        
            (+)-Fenfluramine
        
            Dexfenfluramine
        
            Dextrofenfluramine
        
            (S)-Fenfluramine
        
            d-Fenfluramine
        
            Dexfenfluramina
        
            Dexfenfluraminum
        
            Adifax
        
            3239-44-9
        
            Redux
        
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Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
SubclassPhenethylamines
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentAmphetamines and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
SubstituentsAmphetamine or derivatives - Trifluoromethylbenzene - Phenylpropane - Aralkylamine - Secondary aliphatic amine - Secondary amine - Alkyl fluoride - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organonitrogen compound - Organofluoride - Organohalogen compound - Organopnictogen compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Amine - Alkyl halide - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as amphetamines and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing or derived from 1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight231.262
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count4
Complexity203
Monoisotopic Mass231.123
Exact Mass231.123
XLogP3.4
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count16
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.9868
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+1.0000
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2+0.7004
P-glycoprotein SubstrateNon-substrate0.5138
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5934
Non-inhibitor0.8383
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.7404
Distribution
Subcellular localizationLysosome0.8604
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8506
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateSubstrate0.8919
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.6781
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorInhibitor0.8859
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8616
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorInhibitor0.7253
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5205
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5219
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.6657
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9666
Inhibitor0.7811
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.8808
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.6397
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.9688
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityHigh TPT1.0000
Honey Bee ToxicityLow HBT0.5474
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9840
Acute Oral ToxicityII0.7268
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.7418

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-3.0061LogS
Caco-2 Permeability1.4559LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity3.1255LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity1.1232pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity1.1196pIGC50, ug/L

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
[Determination of the optical purity of N-nitrosofenfluramine found in the Chinese slimming diet].Yakugaku Zasshi2003 Sep14513772
Diet drug-related cardiac valve disease: the Mayo Clinic echocardiographic laboratory experience.Mayo Clin Proc2000 May10807073
[Appetite suppressants and heart valve disorders].Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss1999 Sep10533670
Brain serotonin neurotoxicity and primary pulmonary hypertension from fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine. A systematic review of the evidence.JAMA1997 Aug 279272900
Peripherally and centrally administered bombesin induce Fos-like immunoreactivity in different brain regions in rats.Regul Pept1996 Apr 238795081
Reversal of dexfenfluramine-induced anorexia and c-Fos/c-Jun expression by lesion in the lateral parabrachial nucleus.Brain Res1994 Mar 218004454
Acute dexfenfluramine administration normalizes glucose tolerance in rats with insulin-deficient diabetes.Eur J Clin Invest1994 Mar8033952

Targets

General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for ergot alkaloid derivatives, various anxiolytic and antidepressant drugs and other psychoactive substances, such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors, such as adenylate cyclase. Signaling inhibits adenylate cyclase activity. Arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Regulates the release of 5-hydroxytryptamine, dopamine and acetylcholine in the brain, and thereby affects neural activity, nociceptive processing, pain perception, mood and behavior. Besides, plays a role in vasoconstriction of cerebral arteries.
Gene Name:
HTR1B
Uniprot ID:
P28222
Molecular Weight:
43567.535 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Dexfenfluramine binds to the serotonin reuptake pump. This causes inhbition of serotonin uptake and release of serotonin. The increased levels of serotonin lead to greater serotonin receptor activation which in turn lead to enhancement of serotoninergic transmission in the centres of feeding behavior located in the hypothalamus. This suppresses the appetite for carbohydrates.
References
  1. Wishart DS, Knox C, Guo AC, Cheng D, Shrivastava S, Tzur D, Gautam B, Hassanali M: DrugBank: a knowledgebase for drugs, drug actions and drug targets. Nucleic Acids Res. 2008 Jan;36(Database issue):D901-6. Epub 2007 Nov 29. [18048412 ]
General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various ergot alkaloid derivatives and psychoactive substances. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and down-stream signaling cascades and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Plays a role in the regulation of dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine release, 5-hydroxytryptamine uptake and in the regulation of extracellular dopamine and 5-hydroxytryptamine levels, and thereby affects neural activity. May play a role in the perception of pain. Plays a role in the regulation of behavior, including impulsive behavior. Required for normal proliferation of embryonic cardiac myocytes and normal heart development. Protects cardiomyocytes against apoptosis. Plays a role in the adaptation of pulmonary arteries to chronic hypoxia. Plays a role in vasoconstriction. Required for normal osteoblast function and proliferation, and for maintaining normal bone density. Required for normal proliferation of the interstitial cells of Cajal in the intestine.
Gene Name:
HTR2B
Uniprot ID:
P41595
Molecular Weight:
54297.41 Da
References
  1. Fitzgerald LW, Burn TC, Brown BS, Patterson JP, Corjay MH, Valentine PA, Sun JH, Link JR, Abbaszade I, Hollis JM, Largent BL, Hartig PR, Hollis GF, Meunier PC, Robichaud AJ, Robertson DW: Possible role of valvular serotonin 5-HT(2B) receptors in the cardiopathy associated with fenfluramine. Mol Pharmacol. 2000 Jan;57(1):75-81. [10617681 ]
General Function:
Serotonin:sodium symporter activity
Specific Function:
Serotonin transporter whose primary function in the central nervous system involves the regulation of serotonergic signaling via transport of serotonin molecules from the synaptic cleft back into the pre-synaptic terminal for re-utilization. Plays a key role in mediating regulation of the availability of serotonin to other receptors of serotonergic systems. Terminates the action of serotonin and recycles it in a sodium-dependent manner.
Gene Name:
SLC6A4
Uniprot ID:
P31645
Molecular Weight:
70324.165 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Dexfenfluramine binds to the serotonin reuptake pump. This causes inhbition of serotonin uptake and release of serotonin. The increased levels of serotonin lead to greater serotonin receptor activation which in turn lead to enhancement of serotoninergic transmission in the centres of feeding behavior located in the hypothalamus. This suppresses the appetite for carbohydrates.
References
  1. Wishart DS, Knox C, Guo AC, Cheng D, Shrivastava S, Tzur D, Gautam B, Hassanali M: DrugBank: a knowledgebase for drugs, drug actions and drug targets. Nucleic Acids Res. 2008 Jan;36(Database issue):D901-6. Epub 2007 Nov 29. [18048412 ]
General Function:
Serotonin receptor activity
Specific Function:
G-protein coupled receptor for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin). Also functions as a receptor for various drugs and psychoactive substances, including ergot alkaloid derivatives, 1-2,5,-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl-2-aminopropane (DOI) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Beta-arrestin family members inhibit signaling via G proteins and mediate activation of alternative signaling pathways. Signaling activates a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system that modulates the activity of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase and down-stream signaling cascades and promotes the release of Ca(2+) ions from intracellular stores. Regulates neuronal activity via the activation of short transient receptor potential calcium channels in the brain, and thereby modulates the activation of pro-opiomelacortin neurons and the release of CRH that then regulates the release of corticosterone. Plays a role in the regulation of appetite and eating behavior, responses to anxiogenic stimuli and stress. Plays a role in insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis.
Gene Name:
HTR2C
Uniprot ID:
P28335
Molecular Weight:
51820.705 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Dexfenfluramine binds to the serotonin reuptake pump. This causes inhbition of serotonin uptake and release of serotonin. The increased levels of serotonin lead to greater serotonin receptor activation which in turn lead to enhancement of serotoninergic transmission in the centres of feeding behavior located in the hypothalamus. This suppresses the appetite for carbohydrates.
References
  1. Wishart DS, Knox C, Guo AC, Cheng D, Shrivastava S, Tzur D, Gautam B, Hassanali M: DrugBank: a knowledgebase for drugs, drug actions and drug targets. Nucleic Acids Res. 2008 Jan;36(Database issue):D901-6. Epub 2007 Nov 29. [18048412 ]