Term Name: azaperone
Synonyms: 1-(3-(4-Fluorobenzoyl)propyl)-4-(2-pyridyl)piperazine, 1-(4-Fluorophenyl)-4-[4-(2-pyridinyl)-1-piperazinyl]-1-butanone, 1-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-[4-(pyridin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl]butan-1-one, 4'-Fluoro-4-(4-(2-pyridyl)-1-piperazinyl)butyrophenone, Azaperon, azaperona, azaperone, azaperonum, NSC 170976, Stresnil
Definition: An N-arylpiperazine that is 2-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridine in which the amino hydrogen is replaced by a 3-(4-fluobenzoyl)propyl group. Used mainly as a tranquiliser for pigs and elephants.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:88301]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aminopyridine aromatic ketone monofluorobenzenes N-alkylpiperazine N-arylpiperazine tertiary amino compound
has_role: antipsychotic agent dopaminergic antagonist