Title: Metaxalone
CAS Registry Number: 1665-48-1
CAS Name: 5-(3,5-Dimethylphenoxymethyl)-2-oxazolidinone
Manufacturers' Codes: AHR-438
Trademarks: Skelaxin (Robins)
Molecular Formula: C12H15NO3
Molecular Weight: 221.25
Percent Composition: C 65.14%, H 6.83%, N 6.33%, O 21.69%
Literature References: Prepn: Lunsford et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 82, 1166 (1960); Lunsford, US 3062827 (1962 to A. H. Robins).
Properties: Crystals from ethyl acetate, mp 121.5-123°.
Melting point: mp 121.5-123°
Therap-Cat: Muscle relaxant (skeletal).
Keywords: Muscle Relaxant (Skeletal).
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |