small molecule

Ketamine

Synonyms/Brands: NMDA, KETAMINE, Ketamina, Special k, Ketaminum, ()-ketamine, DL-ketamine, (+-)-Ketamine, ketamine hydrochloride injecti, 2-(2-Chloro-phenyl)-2-methylamino-cyclohexanone, 2-(methylamino)-2-(2-chlorophenyl)cyclohexanone, 2-(o-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)-cyclohexanone

A cyclohexanone derivative used for induction of anesthesia. Its mechanism of action is not well understood, but ketamine can block NMDA receptors (receptors, N-methyl-D-aspartate) and may interact with sigma receptors.

Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₆ClNO

Molecular Weight:: 237.725

CAS:: 6740-88-1

ATC:: N01AX03

InChiKey:: YQEZLKZALYSWHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi:: InChI=1S/C13H16ClNO/c1-15-13(9-5-4-8-12(13)16)10-6-2-3-7-11(10)14/h2-3,6-7,15H,4-5,8-9H2,1H3

SMILES:: CNC1(CCCCC1=O)C1=CC=CC=C1Cl

IUPAC Name:: 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexan-1-one

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Ketamine