Desvenlafaxine is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant. Desvenlafaxine is used to treat major depressive disorder. It is an antidepressant of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class.
Chemical name of Desvenlafaxine is 4-[2-dimethylamino-1-(1-hydroxycyclohexyl)ethyl]phenol. Its molecular formula is C16H25NO2 and molecular weight is 263.38.
Desvenlafaxine is a white to off-white, crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in Dimethyl sulfoxide.