Oxazolam

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Oxazolam
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Systematic (IUPAC) name
(2R,11bS)-10-chloro-2-methyl-11b-phenyl-2,3,5,7-tetrahydro-[1,3]oxazolo[3,2-d][1,4]benzodiazepin-6-one
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names
Legal status
Legal status
  • CA: Schedule IV US Schedule IV
  • DE: Anlage III (Prescription only)
Identifiers
CAS Number 24143-17-7 YesY
PubChem CID 62779
ChemSpider 56519 YesY
UNII 1V2WI2NA1C YesY
KEGG D01278 YesY
Synonyms Oxazolazepam
Chemical data
Formula C18H17ClN2O2
Molar mass 328.80 g/mol
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
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Oxazolam is a drug that is a benzodiazepine derivative. It has anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative, and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It is a prodrug for desmethyldiazepam.[1]

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  1. ^ Ochs HR, Greenblatt DJ, Verburg-Ochs B, Locniskar A (October 1984). "Comparative single-dose kinetics of oxazolam, prazepam, and clorazepate: three precursors of desmethyldiazepam". J Clin Pharmacol. 24 (10): 446–51. doi:10.1002/j.1552-4604.1984.tb01817.x. PMID 6150943.