Escitalopram

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C20H21FN2O · 324.4 g/mol

Cipralex · Citoles · Lexapro · Entact

What is Escitalopram?

The SSRI antidepressant sold as Lexapro, used for depression and generalised anxiety. It is the single active mirror-image half of citalopram. from source

CategoryPrescription medicine

Chemical familyAromatics Ethers Halogenated

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCN(C)CCC[C@@]1(C2=C(CO1)C=C(C=C2)C#N)C3=CC=C(C=C3)F

Where you'll find it

Dispensed on prescription, not sold on a shelf. See the rest of the prescription medicine group.

Toxicity & hazards

WarningIrritantH302, H317, H410from source

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Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 146570
Wikidata: Q423757
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
Similar molecules: MoleculeFinder fingerprint similarity
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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