Etomidate hydrochloride

CAS: 53188-20-8

Ref. 3D-DCA18820

Product Information

• Name: Etomidate hydrochloride
• Synonyms: (+)-Ethyl, 3-(alpha-methylbenzyl)-4-imidazolecarboxylate hydrochloride, (R)-Ethyl 1-(1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate hydrochloride, 1H-Imidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 1-(1-phenylethyl)-, ethyl ester, monohydrochloride, (R)-, 1H-Imidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 1-[(1R)-1-phenylethyl]-, ethyl ester, hydrochloride (1:1), 4-Imidazolecarboxylic acid, 3-(alpha-methylbenzyl)-, ethyl ester, hydrochloride, (+)-, ethyl 1-[(1R)-1-phenylethyl]-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate hydrochloride (1:1)
• CAS: 53188-20-8

Description

Etomidate hydrochloride is a potent sedative and hypnotic agent that belongs to the class of imidazole derivatives. It is a fast-acting drug with an onset of action in 5 minutes and peak activity at 15 minutes. Etomidate hydrochloride has been extensively used as a general anesthetic for induction of anesthesia, and is effective in inducing rapid recovery from anesthesia. Etomidate hydrochloride has also been studied as a treatment for status epilepticus.

Etomidate hydrochloride binds to the GABA receptor in the brain, which causes an increase in chloride ion influx, leading to hyperpolarization of neurons. This results in suppression of central nervous system activity, including consciousness, motor function, and sensory perception. The duration of etomidate's effects depends on the dosage; however, it typically lasts from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 280.75 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₇ClN₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%