Synthesis of a potent wide-spectrum serotonin-, norepinephrine-, dopamine-reuptake inhibitor (SNDRI) and a species-selective dopamine-reuptake inhibitor based on the gamma-amino alcohol functional group

A series of gamma-amino alcohols were synthesized and screened for reuptake inhibition and noncompetitive NMDA antagonism. Compound (±)-3f simultaneously and potently inhibits reuptake of 5-HT, NE, and DA, representing a potential wide-spectrum reuptake inhibitor antidepressant. In addition, comparative rat and human studies uncovered a species-selective DA reuptake inhibitor (±)-2e, .