Central Nervous System Agents


Central Nervous System (CNS) Agents are a crucial category of pharmaceutical Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) that specifically target the central nervous system. The CNS encompasses the brain and spinal cord, playing a vital role in regulating and controlling various bodily functions, including cognition, movement, emotions, and sensory perception. These agents are designed to interact with specific receptors, enzymes, or ion channels within the CNS to modulate neural activity and restore normal functioning.

CNS agents comprise a diverse range of pharmaceutical APIs, including analgesics, anesthetics, antipsychotics, sedatives, hypnotics, anti-epileptics, and antidepressants. Each subcategory addresses distinct neurological disorders and conditions. For instance, analgesics alleviate pain by targeting receptors in the brain and spinal cord, while antipsychotics are employed to manage psychosis symptoms in mental illnesses such as schizophrenia.

The development of CNS agents involves rigorous research, molecular modeling, and extensive clinical trials to ensure safety, efficacy, and specific target engagement. Pharmaceutical companies invest significant resources in identifying novel drug targets, synthesizing new compounds, and optimizing their pharmacological properties. These agents undergo rigorous regulatory evaluations and must adhere to stringent quality standards and guidelines.

Given the prevalence of CNS disorders globally, the market demand for effective CNS agents is substantial. The development of innovative CNS APIs not only improves patient outcomes but also provides valuable commercial opportunities for pharmaceutical companies. Continued advancements in CNS agent research and development hold the promise of groundbreaking therapies that can improve the quality of life for individuals affected by neurological conditions.

NameCAS number
(R)-1-phenylethanol1517-69-7
1,1-Cyclohexanediacetic acid monoamide99189-60-3
1,2,3,9-Tetrahydro-4(H)-Carbazol-4-One15128-52-6
1-Methyl-3-Pyrrolidinol13220-33-2
2-Butanol78-92-2
2-Butyl-1,3-diazaspiro[4.4]non-1-en-4-one Hydrochloride151257-01-1
2-Butyl-3-[[2'-cyano-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]methyl]-1,3-diazaspiro[4,4]non-1-en-4-one138401-24-8
3,4-Dimethoxyphenethylamine
3-Aminoquinuclidine DiHCl1691319
3-Quinuclidinol1619-34-7
3-Quinuclidinone HCl1193-65-3
4-Diethylamino-2-Butyn-1-O110575-25-4
4-Hydroxy-9H-Carbazole52602-39-8
6-isoquinolinamine23687-26-5
9,10-Dihydrolysergic acid5878-43-3
9-Methyl-1,2,3,9-Tetrahydro-4H-Carbazol-4-One27387-31-1
Acetylcholine51-84-3
Acrivastine
Adenosine triphosphate56-65-5
Adrenaline tartrate51-42-3
Alcaftadine147084-10-4
Alizapride59338-93-1
Amantadine768-94-5
Amfepramone Hydrochloride
Amfetamine
Amifampridine54-96-6
Aminocaproic Acid60-32-2
Amphetamine300-62-9
Antazoline91-75-8
Apomorphine58-00-4
Arformoterol67346-49-0
Armodafinil112111-43-0
Atogepant1374248-81-3
Atomoxetine83015-26-3
Bambuterol81732-65-2
Bamifyline2016-63-9
Benserazide14919-77-8
Benzphetamine156-08-1
Bepotastine125602-71-3
Bilastine202189-78-4
Bremelanotide Acetate189691-06-3
Bromocriptine25614-03-3
Bromopride4093-35-0
Brompheniramine86-22-6
Buclizine82-95-1
Butylamine109-73-9
Cabergoline81409-90-7
Caffeine58-08-2
Carbazochrome69-81-8
Carbidopa28860-95-9
Carbinoxamine486-16-8
Cetirizine83881-51-0
Cetirizine HCl83881-52-1
Chlorcyclizine82-93-9
Chloropyramine59-32-5
Chlorphenamine132-22-9
Choline62-49-7
Clemastine15686-51-8
Clemastine fumarate610309-89-2
Clobenzorex Hydrochloride5843-53-8
Conestat alfa80295-38-1
Cyclizine82-92-8
Cyproheptadine129-03-3
Dasatinib302962-49-8
Desloratadine100643-71-8
Dexbrompheniramine132-21-8
Dexchlorpheniramine maleate
Dexmethylphenidate40431-64-9
Dextroamphetamine51-64-9
Diazoxide364-98-7
Dimetindene maleate5636-83-9
Diphenhydramine58-73-1
Diphenylpyraline hydrochloride132-18-3
Dipivefrin52365-63-6
Domiphen13900-14-6
Donepezil120014-06-4
Dopamine51-61-6
Doxylamine469-21-6
Droxidopa23651-95-8
Ebastine90729-43-4
Echothiophate6736-03-4
Edrophonium
Eletriptan143322-58-1
Emedastine87233-61-2
Entacapone130929-57-6
Ephedrine299-42-3
Epinastine80012-43-7
Epinephrine51-43-4
Etamsylate2624-44-4
Ethanolamine Oleate2272-11-9
Etilefrine709-55-7
Fexofenadine83799-24-0
Flibanserin167933-07-5
Fluoxetine54910-89-3
Fluvoxamine54739-18-3
Formoterol73573-87-2
Frovatriptan158747-02-5
Galantamine357-70-0
Griffonia simplicifolia 30%
Guanidine113-00-8
Hemin Chloride16009-13-5
Huperzine A102518-79-6
Hydroxyamphetamine hydrobromide
Hydroxyzine68-88-2
Idebenone58186-27-9
Ifenprodil23210-56-2
Imepitoin188116-07-6
Indacaterol Maleate312753-06-3
Isocarboxazid59-63-2
Isoprenaline7683-59-2
Isopropyl Nortropine3423-25-4
Isothipendyl482-15-5
Isoxsuprine395-28-8
Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride
Ketanserin tartrate83846-83-7
Ketotifen34580-13-7
L-Glutamic Acid56-86-0
Lasmiditan439239-90-4
Levocabastine79516-68-0
Levocetirizine130018-77-8
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride130018-87-0
Levocetirizine Hydrochloride
Levodopa59-92-7
Levonordefrin829-74-3
Lisdexamfetamine608137-32-2
Lisuride18016-80-3
Lithium7439-93-2
Loratadine79794-75-5
Mebhydrolin Napadisylate
Mebhydroline Napadisylate6153-33-9
Mecamylamine60-40-2
Meclizine569-65-3
Memantine19982-08-2
Mepyramine91-84-9
Mequitazine29216-28-2
Metaraminol54-49-9
Methamphetamine537-46-2
Methsuximide77-41-8
Methylphenidate113-45-1
Metoclopramide364-62-5
Metyrosine672-87-7
Mexiletine31828-71-4
Midodrine42794-76-3
Mizolastine108612-45-9
Modafinil68693-11-8
Naratriptan121679-13-8
Neostigmine59-99-4
Netupitant290297-26-6
Noradrenaline Tartrate108341-18-0
Noradrenaline hydrochloride
Norepinephrine51-41-2
Olodaterol868049-49-4
Olopatadine113806-05-6
Opicapone923287-50-7
Orciprenaline586-06-1
Oxatomide60607-34-3
Oxitriptan4350-09-8
Pemoline2152-34-3
Pergolide66104-22-1
Phendimetrazine634-03-7
Phenelzine51-71-8
Phenibut1078-21-3
Pheniramine86-21-5
Phentermine122-09-8
Phenylpropanolamine14838-15-4
Phenyltoloxamine Citrate3717-88-2
Piribedil3605-01-4
Polidocanol9002-92-0
Pramipexole104632-26-0
Pramiracetam68497-62-1
Procaterol72332-33-3
Promethazine60-87-7
Protamine sulfate9009-65-8
Pseudoephedrine90-82-4
Pyroglutamate149-87-1
R-(-)-3-Quinuclidinol25333-42-0
Racepinephrine HCl329-63-5
Rasagiline136236-51-6
Riluzole1744-22-5
Rimegepant sulfate1289023-67-1
Rivastigmine123441-03-2
Rivastigmine hydrogen tartrate
Rizatriptan144034-80-0
Ropinirole91374-21-9
Rotigotine99755-59-6
Rupatadine
Safinamide methanesulfonate946075-13-4
Sapropterin62989-33-7
Selegiline hydrochloride14611-51-9
Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate139-88-8
Sodium ferric gluconate complex
Sucrosofate57680-56-5
Sumatriptan Succinate103628-46-2
Synephrine94-07-5
Tenocyclidine21500-98-1
Terbutaline23031-25-6
Tetrabenazine58-46-8
Thrombin
Tolcapone134308-13-7
Tranylcypromine155-09-9
Trihexyphenidyl144-11-6
Triprolidine486-12-4
Tyramine51-67-2
Ubrogepant1374248-77-7
Vilanterol503068-34-6
Vinpocetine42971-09-5
Xylometazoline526-36-3
Ziconotide107452-89-1
Zolmitriptan139264-17-8
Zuranolone1632051-40-1
gabapentin enacarbil478296-72-9