EINECS: 251-385-9
Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₆N₂O₂
Synonyms: Hypnomidate; Propiscin; R 16659; Radenarcon; 1H-Imidazole-5-carboxylicacid, 1-(1-phenylethyl)-, ethyl ester, (R)-; Imidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 1-(a-methylbenzyl)-, ethyl ester,(R)-(+)- (8CI); (+)-Etomidate; Amidate; D-Etomidate;
Appearance: White powder.
Molecular Weight: 244.29
Density: 1.11g/cm3
Boiling Point: 391.5°Cat760mmHg
Melting Point: 72-74°C
Flash Point: 190.6°C
Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
Refractive index: 1.561
Solubility: 14 mg/mL
Biological Activity: General anesthetic with GABA modulatory and GABA-mimetic actions; selectively interacts with β 2- and β 3-subunit containing GABA A receptors. Short acting and potent hypnotic, with low toxicity.
Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
Usage: Hypnotic