Oxcarbazepine

Oxcarbazepine

Trileptal; 10,11-Dihydro-10-oxo-carbamazepine; Oxcarbazepinum; GP 47680

CAS 28721-07-5

Chemical Formula C₁₅H₁₂N₂O₂

Molecular Weight 252.27 g/mol

Oxcarbazepine is an antiepileptic drug (AED) used in the treatment of partial seizures and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. It is a structural derivative of carbamazepine but with improved tolerability and fewer drug interactions. Oxcarbazepine acts by stabilizing hyperexcited neuronal membranes and inhibiting repetitive neuronal firing. It is widely used in oral solid dosage formulations such as tablets and extended-release preparations for both adult and pediatric patients.

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Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Treatment of Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Oxcarbazepine is primarily prescribed for managing partial-onset seizures in adults and children. It works by blocking voltage-sensitive sodium channels, reducing excessive electrical activity in the brain. It is preferred over carbamazepine in patients who are sensitive to side effects or drug interactions.
  • Monotherapy and Adjunctive Therapy in Neurology: Used as monotherapy for newly diagnosed epilepsy, or in combination with other antiepileptics. It is effective across various seizure types and helps reduce the frequency and severity of episodes. Its predictable pharmacokinetics make it suitable for long-term therapy with minimal dose adjustments.
  • Pediatric Epilepsy Treatment: Approved for children as young as 2 years old for epilepsy management. Formulated into oral suspensions and chewable tablets for ease of use in pediatric patients. Provides consistent seizure control with a good safety and tolerability profile.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 99.0%
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Not applicable (decomposes)
Melting Point 216–220 °C
Density Not applicable
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, acetone
Viscosity Not applicable (solid)
Flash Point > 100 °C

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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Oxcarbazepine?
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