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Biological Activity:
A centrally acting reversible acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor (IC50: 5.7 nM), with 100% oral bioavailability and easily crossing the blood-brain barrier; therapeutic agent in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
References: online 1
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Chemical Name: 2-[(1-benzyl-4-piperidyl)methyl]- 5,6-dimethoxy-2,3-dihydroinden-1-one hydrochloride
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