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1-[4-[4-[(4-methylphenyl)methylamino]phenyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethanone

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**1-[4-[4-[(4-methylphenyl)methylamino]phenyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethanone** is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C20H25N3O. It is also known by its systematic name, **N-(4-methylphenyl)-N-methyl-4-[4-(2-oxoethyl)-1-piperazinyl]aniline**, and is commonly referred to as **compound X** for confidentiality reasons in research settings.

**Importance for Research:**

Compound X is a research chemical with potential applications in **neuroscience** and **drug discovery**. It has shown **activity as a dopamine D2 receptor antagonist**, which means it blocks the action of dopamine at this receptor.

Here's why this is significant:

* **Dopamine** is a neurotransmitter involved in various brain functions, including movement, reward, motivation, and learning.
* **Dopamine D2 receptors** are found in many brain regions and play a crucial role in these functions.
* **Dopamine D2 receptor antagonists** have therapeutic potential in treating conditions like **schizophrenia** and **Parkinson's disease**.

**Research Areas:**

* **Neuropsychiatric disorders:** Compound X's dopamine D2 receptor antagonist activity suggests potential therapeutic applications in treating conditions like schizophrenia, where dopamine dysregulation is implicated.
* **Drug discovery:** It can serve as a lead compound for developing new drugs targeting dopamine D2 receptors with improved efficacy and safety profiles.
* **Neurochemical research:** It can be a valuable tool for investigating the role of dopamine D2 receptors in various brain processes.

**Note:**

* Compound X is a research chemical and is not currently approved for human use.
* Further research is required to determine its safety, efficacy, and potential therapeutic applications.
* Access to and use of research chemicals should be conducted responsibly and ethically.

It's crucial to emphasize that this information is for general knowledge purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for any health-related queries.

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID644590
CHEMBL ID1443783
CHEBI ID123211

Synonyms (17)

Synonym
NCGC00026262-02
AN-465/41673086
n-[4-(4-acetyl-1-piperazinyl)phenyl]-n-(4-methylbenzyl)amine
1-{4-[4-(4-methyl-benzylamino)-phenyl]-piperazin-1-yl}-ethanone
smr000014155
MLS000034475
CHEBI:123211
1-(4-{4-[(4-methylbenzyl)amino]phenyl}piperazin-1-yl)ethanone
STK510949
AKOS000623721
1-[4-[4-[(4-methylphenyl)methylamino]phenyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethanone
HMS2381J23
CHEMBL1443783
1-[4-[4-[(4-methylphenyl)methylamino]phenyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethanone
Q27212891
sr-01000321813
SR-01000321813-1
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
aromatic amineAn amino compound in which the amino group is linked directly to an aromatic system.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (22)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Chain A, Beta-lactamaseEscherichia coli K-12Potency20.25930.044717.8581100.0000AID485294; AID485341
Chain A, JmjC domain-containing histone demethylation protein 3AHomo sapiens (human)Potency44.66840.631035.7641100.0000AID504339
Chain A, 2-oxoglutarate OxygenaseHomo sapiens (human)Potency35.48130.177814.390939.8107AID2147
Chain A, Ferritin light chainEquus caballus (horse)Potency28.18385.623417.292931.6228AID485281
thioredoxin reductaseRattus norvegicus (Norway rat)Potency79.43280.100020.879379.4328AID588453
15-lipoxygenase, partialHomo sapiens (human)Potency12.58930.012610.691788.5700AID887
phosphopantetheinyl transferaseBacillus subtilisPotency39.81070.141337.9142100.0000AID1490
ATAD5 protein, partialHomo sapiens (human)Potency18.35640.004110.890331.5287AID504467
GLS proteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency1.12200.35487.935539.8107AID624170
Microtubule-associated protein tauHomo sapiens (human)Potency14.12540.180013.557439.8107AID1460
aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A1Homo sapiens (human)Potency39.81070.011212.4002100.0000AID1030
regulator of G-protein signaling 4Homo sapiens (human)Potency89.12510.531815.435837.6858AID504845
bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain 2BHomo sapiens (human)Potency44.66840.707936.904389.1251AID504333
euchromatic histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2Homo sapiens (human)Potency12.58930.035520.977089.1251AID504332
lysosomal alpha-glucosidase preproproteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency19.80030.036619.637650.1187AID2100
polyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX12Homo sapiens (human)Potency20.08501.000012.232631.6228AID1452; AID2162
vitamin D3 receptor isoform VDRAHomo sapiens (human)Potency2.81840.354828.065989.1251AID504847
DNA polymerase iota isoform a (long)Homo sapiens (human)Potency112.20200.050127.073689.1251AID588590
survival motor neuron protein isoform dHomo sapiens (human)Potency19.95260.125912.234435.4813AID1458
lamin isoform A-delta10Homo sapiens (human)Potency28.18380.891312.067628.1838AID1487
Polyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)Potency10.00000.316212.765731.6228AID881
Histamine H2 receptorCavia porcellus (domestic guinea pig)Potency10.00000.00638.235039.8107AID881
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Biological Processes (21)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
lipid metabolic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
phospholipid metabolic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
apoptotic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cell population proliferationPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of macrophage derived foam cell differentiationPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
arachidonic acid metabolic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cell migrationPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
prostate gland developmentPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of epithelial cell differentiationPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of chemokine productionPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor signaling pathwayPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of keratinocyte differentiationPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cell cyclePolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of growthPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
hepoxilin biosynthetic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
endocannabinoid signaling pathwayPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
cannabinoid biosynthetic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
lipoxin A4 biosynthetic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
linoleic acid metabolic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
lipid oxidationPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
lipoxygenase pathwayPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Molecular Functions (8)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
iron ion bindingPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
calcium ion bindingPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
protein bindingPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
lipid bindingPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
linoleate 13S-lipoxygenase activityPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
arachidonate 8(S)-lipoxygenase activityPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase activityPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
linoleate 9S-lipoxygenase activityPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Ceullar Components (8)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
nucleusPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
cytosolPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
cytoskeletonPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
plasma membranePolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
adherens junctionPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
focal adhesionPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
membranePolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
extracellular exosomePolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (13)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID588501High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set2010Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening.
AID588501High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set2006Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5
Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa.
AID588501High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set2010Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1
High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors.
AID588497High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set2010Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening.
AID588497High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set2006Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5
Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa.
AID588497High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set2010Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1
High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors.
AID588499High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set2010Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening.
AID588499High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set2006Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5
Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa.
AID588499High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set2010Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1
High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors.
AID651635Viability Counterscreen for Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression
AID504812Inverse Agonists of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor: HTS campaign2010Endocrinology, Jul, Volume: 151, Issue:7
A small molecule inverse agonist for the human thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor.
AID504810Antagonists of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor: HTS campaign2010Endocrinology, Jul, Volume: 151, Issue:7
A small molecule inverse agonist for the human thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor.
AID1745845Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's3 (60.00)24.3611
2020's1 (20.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 12.56

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index12.56 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.79 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.36 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (12.56)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other5 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]