1-(1,2-diphenylethyl)-piperidine, monohydrochloride
\n Diphenidine is a homeomorph of the NMDA receptor channel blocker, MK 801, that has been identified as a designer drug.{26258} The (S)- and (R)- enantiomers of diphenidine have been reported to inhibit MK 801 binding to NMDA receptors in rat brain membranes with Ki values of 0.13 and 5.25 µM, respectively.{26258} It has been studied as a neuroprotective agent for the treatment of brain injury following hypoxia.{26257} This product is intended for forensic and research applications.
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