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3a-[(4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy] tropane hydrochloride
Biological Activity:
This cocaine analogue binds with
high affinity to the dopamine transporter (Ki = 30 nM) and blocks
re-uptake of dopamine. However, it is a weak psychomotor stimulant and does not
substitute for cocaine in addicted rats.
Newman et al (1994) Novel 3α-(diphenylmethoxy)tropane
analogs: potent dopamine uptake inhibitors without cocaine-like behavioural
profiles. J.Med.Chem. 37 2258. Newman et al (1995)
Novel 4'-substituted and 4'4''-disubstituted 3α-(diphenylmethoxy)tropane
analogs as potent and selective dopamine uptake inhibitors. J.Med.Chem. 38
3933.