Term Name:	(S)-modafinil
Synonyms:	(+)-modafinil, (S)-(+)-modafinil, 2-[(S)-(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide
Definition:	A 2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide that has S configuration at the sulfur atom. The racemate comprising (S)-modafinil and its enantiomer, armodafinil, is known as modafinil and is used for the treatment of sleeping disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnoea, and shift-work sleep disorder. The enantiomers have similar pharmacological actions in animals.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:77591]  ( EBI )