Atomoxetine

Atomoxetine (CAS 83015-26-3) is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor active pharmaceutical ingredient used in the manufacture of prescription medications.

Where is Atomoxetine used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: finished API for solid dosage form production
• Oral capsule formulations for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as sole active ingredient
• Generic drug development: bioequivalent products against reference listed drugs
• Reformulation projects: modified-release or pediatric-appropriate dosage forms
• Synthesis routes: earlier synthetic precursors handled by regulatory starting material and API intermediates producers

Good to know: Atomoxetine hydrochloride is the commercially predominant salt form and the name most commonly referenced in regulatory filings and procurement.

Commercial specifications

• Free base or hydrochloride salt
• ICH Q7 GMP grades, characterized against USP or in-house reference standards
• Research-scale grams to multi-kilogram commercial batches