Ketanserin (CED0004593)

Ketanserin is an organic compound with the chemical formula C22H22FN3O3 and an average molecular weight of 395.43 g/mol. Ketanserin belongs to the carbonyl compounds, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. In terms of biological activity, the compound is recorded as an inverse agonist of the 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A (HTR2A). The compound has been identified in or released from 32 recorded sources across several diverse categories. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, coils, amplifiers, colour television systems, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, among 16 other sources. In the sector of food, food processing and cookware, it is found in the processing of meats, food preservation, the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, and fermentation processes for beer. Its presence is also noted in household cleaning and consumer products, specifically in soap detergents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, tobacco smoke filters, and non electric simulated smoking devices. Additionally, ketanserin is released from household items such as key rings and from building and construction materials, including roofs and fencing.