Description: Clopidogrel is an antithrombic compound whose active metabolite is a selective, irreversible antagonist of the platelet purinergic P2Y12 receptor (IC50 = 100 nM). Clopidogrel inhibits ADP-induced platelet aggregation ex vivo and functions as a prodrug whereupon biotransformation to its active metabolite...

(±)-Clopidogrel is a racemic mixture of (R)-(-)- clopidogrel and the prodrug form of the active metabolite of clopidogrel (S)-(+)-clopidogrel (Cay-21002).Formal Name: alpha-(2-chlorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-thieno[3,2-c]pyridine-5(4H)-acetic acid, methyl ester, monohydrochloride. CAS Number: 130209-90-4. Molecular...