small molecule

Diazepam

Synonyms/Brands: d, Valium, Diazepam, Methyl diazepinone, pms-diazepam solution 1mg/ml, 7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one

A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of gamma-aminobutyric acid activity. It is used in the treatment of severe anxiety disorders, as a hypnotic in the short-term management of insomnia, as a sedative and premedicant, as an anticonvulsant, and in the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p589)

Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Molecular Weight:: 284.74

CAS:: 439-14-5

ATC:: N05BA01

InChiKey:: AAOVKJBEBIDNHE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi:: InChI=1S/C16H13ClN2O/c1-19-14-8-7-12(17)9-13(14)16(18-10-15(19)20)11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-9H,10H2,1H3

SMILES:: CN1C2=C(C=C(Cl)C=C2)C(=NCC1=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

IUPAC Name:: 7-chloro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one

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Diazepam