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Desvenlafaxine Fumarate

CHEMBL3989861 Phase 4 Approved Small molecule
Half-Life
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Bioavailability
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Protein Binding
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Molecular Weight
379.4 g/mol
LogP
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Phase
4

A fumarate salt form of desvenlafaxine, an antidepressant that works by increasing levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. It is used to treat major depressive disorder.

Molecular Weight

379.4000 g/mol

TPSA

118.00 Ų

Therapeutic Areas

Bipolar Disorder

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine by blocking their respective presynaptic transporters. This dual mechanism enhances monoaminergic neurotransmission and produces antidepressant and analgesic effects.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mechanism

Inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine by blocking their respective presynaptic transporters. This dual mechanism enhances monoaminergic neurotransmission and produces antidepressant and analgesic effects.

2D Structure

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SMILES

                    
CN(C)CC(c1ccc(O)cc1)C1(O)CCCCC1.O.O=C(O)/C=C/C(=O)O

                

                

                
                

                    
InChI

                    
InChI=1S/C16H25NO2.C4H4O4.H2O/c1-17(2)12-15(13-6-8-14(18)9-7-13)16(19)10-4-3-5-11-16;5-3(6)1-2-4(7)8;/h6-9,15,18-19H,3-5,10-12H2,1-2H3;1-2H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8);1H2/b;2-1+;

                

                

                

                    
                    

                        
Molecular Formula

                        
C20H29NO6

                    

                    
                    

                        
HBD / HBA

                        
4 / 7

                    

                    
                    

                        
Rotatable Bonds

                        
6

                    

                    
                    
                    

                        
Heavy Atoms

                        
27

                    

                    
                

            


            
            

                
                


    
    
        
    
    
    
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No side effects recorded

    
    
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Frequently Asked Questions

                

                    
                    

                        
                        

                            
A fumarate salt form of desvenlafaxine, an antidepressant that works by increasing levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. It is used to treat major depressive disorder.

                        

                    

                    

                    

                    
                    

                        
                        

                            
Inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine by blocking their respective presynaptic transporters. This dual mechanism enhances monoaminergic neurotransmission and produces antidepressant and analgesic effects.

                        

                    

                    

                    

                    

                        
                        

                            
Yes, Desvenlafaxine Fumarate is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

                        

                    

                

            

            

            
            

            
            

            
            
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References & Data Sources

    
    
        
        
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                ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI).
                CHEMBL3989861.
                Open-access bioactivity database.
            
        
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                PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
                CID 13520322.
                Chemical information database.
            
        
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Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.




        


        
        
    


    



    
Medical Disclaimer

    

        This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
    

    

        Data sources:
        ChEMBL,
        PubChem,
        DailyMed.