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Metomidate

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
methyl 1-(1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate
IUPAC Traditional name
metomidate
Synonyms
Aquacalm
Methyl 1-(α-Methylbenzyl)imidazole-5-carboxylate
Methoxymol R-7315
1-(1-Phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
1-(α-Methylbenzyl)imidazole-5-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
Hypnodil
Methomidate
Methoxymol
R 7315

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 5377-20-8

PROPERTIES

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DETAILS

Description (English)
Metomidate is a the methyl ester analogue of Etomidate (E933300), with sedative and hypnotic properties. Metomidate is mainly used as an anesthetic for veterinary use on its own or in combination with Azaperone (A802200) and other sedatives.

REFERENCES

  • Mgasa, M.N. et al.: J. Vet. Med. Ser. A, 36, 225 (1989)
  • Roztocil, V. et al.: Acta Vet. Brno, 41, 339 (1989)
  • Mattson, N.S. et al.: Aquaculture, 83, 89 (1989)