Posted by ed_uk2010 on July 29, 2010, at 17:54:13 [reposted on July 31, 2010, at 23:25:47 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Stereochemistry question (re: citalopram) » Deneb, posted by linkadge on July 29, 2010, at 8:23:02
> Thanks Deneb, just one more question (if you don't mind).
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> So, in citalopram, are the two enatomers in identical ratios.
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> LinkadgeDeneb is correct. Citalopram consists of two different molecules/enantiomers.
For example, a tablet of citalopram 20mg contains 10mg of S-citalopram (now known as escitalopram) and 10mg of R-citalopram.
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