Escitalopram oxalate

Escitalopram oxalate (CAS 219861-08-2) is the oxalate salt form of escitalopram, the S-enantiomer of citalopram. It is marketed under trade names including Lexapro, Cipralex, and Szetalo, and is also referenced by the development code Lu 26-054-0. No E-code applies to this substance.

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, escitalopram oxalate serves as the active pharmaceutical ingredient in selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor formulations for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. It functions by blocking the serotonin transporter protein, increasing synaptic serotonin concentrations. It is processed into oral tablet and solution dosage forms by finished-dose manufacturers.

This material is supplied as a pharmaceutical-grade powder meeting Ph.Eur. monograph specifications and subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. It is classified under HS code 29322090 for customs purposes. Packaging formats are available to suit API handling requirements, including controlled-environment containers appropriate for GMP-compliant facilities.