Term Name: | (S)-modafinil |
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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 ) |