Methylphenidate
A central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy by improving focus, attention, and impulse control. It is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD in both children and adults.
Peso molecular
233,3100 g/mol
LogP
0,20
TPSA
38,30 Ų
Regla de cinco de Lipinski
Cumple
Áreas terapéuticas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Estructura 2D
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SMILES
COC(=O)C(c1ccccc1)C1CCCCN1
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H19NO2/c1-17-14(16)13(11-7-3-2-4-8-11)12-9-5-6-10-15-12/h2-4,7-8,12-13,15H,5-6,9-10H2,1H3
Molecular Formula
C14H19NO2
HBD / HBA
1 / 3
Enlaces Rotables
4
Átomos Pesados
17
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Preguntas frecuentes
A central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy by improving focus, attention, and impulse control. It is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD in both children and adults.
Yes, Methylphenidate is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL796. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 4158. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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