Hexapropymate
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Hexapropymate
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| (1-prop-2-ynylcyclohexyl)carbamate | |
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| ATC code | N05 |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C10H15NO2 |
| Mol. mass | 181.232 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
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| Pregnancy cat. |
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| Routes | ? |
Hexapropymate is a hypnotic/sedative. It has effects similar to those of barbiturates and was used in the 1970s-80s in the treatment of insomnia before being replaced with newer drugs with improved safety profiles.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Gustafsson LL, Berg A, Magnusson A, Malmlund HO, Sandell BM, Stig R. Hexapropymate self-poisoning causes severe and long-lasting clinical symptoms. Med Toxicol Adverse Drug Exp. 1989 Jul-Aug;4(4):295-301.

