1649-18-9 | Azaperone (C₁₉H₂₂FN₃O)

Chemical type

• Butyrophenone tranquilizer

Key properties

• A neuroleptic drug that acts as a dopamine antagonist, producing sedation and reducing motor activity. It is a component of the BAM and KBAM pre-mixes.

• Used in the BAM and KBAM combinations for the chemical immobilization of giraffes.
• Provides tranquilization and helps reduce stress during induction and handling.

A trustworthy factory and manufacturer

1. Butorphanol–azaperone–medetomidine and ketamine–butorphanol–azaperone–medetomidine chemical immobilization in habituated subadult female giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Volume 52, Issue 4, July–August 2025, Pages 403-411