RP 48497, an impurity of Eszopiclone, is a photodegradation product of Eszopiclone. Eszopiclone is a non-benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic used in the treatment of insomnia[1].
RP 48497 is a non-chiral potential photodegradation product whose formation is caused by bright light[1].
[1]. Sha Y, et al. Synthesis of RP 48497, an impurity of eszopiclone. Molecules. 2008 Aug 22;13(8):1817-21.
















