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| Physical Characters and Index |
Melting point: 166.5 - 167.5 °C
Storage conditions: 2 - 8 °C
Solubility: freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol (96%) and in ether .
Form: Solid
Color: White to off-white |
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| Use and description |
| Phenelzine is used to treat certain types of depression. It belongs to the group of medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI). This medicine works by blocking the action of a chemical substance known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) in the nervous system. |
