Description
Butyrophenone is a chemical compound with the formula C10H12O. Butyrophenone has been used to study the relationship between the electrolyte counter-ion concentration and the critical micelle concentration for several surfactants. It has been used to generate PhCO+ ions by 70 eV electron ionization. Some of its derivatives (called commonly butyrophenones) are used to treat various psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, as well as acting as antiemetics. They can interfere with neurotransmitter functions, usually blocking dopamine receptors, and induce behavioral, endocrine, motor-kinetic effects. Examples of butyrophenones include: Haloperidol, the most widely used classical antipsychotic drug in this class; Benperidol, the most potent commonly used antipsychotic ( 200 times more potent than chlorpromazine).
References
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butyrophenone
2. http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/medical/butyrophenone.htm
3. http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/aldrich/124338?lang=en®ion=CA
Chemical Properties
colourless to yellow liquid
Uses
Intermediates of Liquid Crystals
Uses
Butyrophenone is used as intermediates of Liquid Crystals
Biochem/physiol Actions
Butyrophenones constitutes neuroleptic drugs and interacts with the opiate receptor by inhibiting the stereospecific binding of 3H-naloxone.
