NGD-4715

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NGD-4715
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Formula C25H30F3N3O3
Molar mass 477.528 g·mol−1
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  • [H][C@@]12CCC[C@@H](N1CCN(C2)C(=O)C1=CC=C(N=C1)C(F)(F)F)C1=CC=C(OCCO)C(C)=C1C

NGD-4715 is a drug developed by Neurogen, which acts as a selective, non-peptide antagonist at the melanin concentrating hormone receptor MCH1. [1] In animal models it has anxiolytic, antidepressant, and anorectic effects, [2] and it has successfully passed Phase I clinical trials in humans. [3]

Neurogen was acquired by Ligand Pharmaceuticals in August, 2009, and NGD-4715 was not listed among its key assets. [4] All four laboratories were closed and sold, and no employees were retained. [5]

The structure of NGD-4715 has been confused with for example 1-(5-bromo-6-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-4-(3,4-dimethoxybenzyl)piperazine. [6]

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