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Carisoprodol

CHEBI:CHEBI_3419

Definition

A carbamate ester that is the mono-N-isopropyl derivative of meprobamate (which is a significant metabolite). Carisoprodol interrupts neuronal communication within the reticular formation and spinal cord, resulting in sedation and alteration in pain perception. It is used as a muscle relaxant in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C12H24N2O4
Molecular Mass
260.33000
Charge
0
SMILES
CCCC(C)(COC(N)=O)COC(=O)NC(C)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H24N2O4/c1-5-6-12(4,7-17-10(13)15)8-18-11(16)14-9(2)3/h9H,5-8H2,1-4H3,(H2,13,15)(H,14,16)
InChIKey
OFZCIYFFPZCNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • (+-)-2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol carbamate isopropylcarbamate
  • (1-methylethyl)carbamic acid 2-(((aminocarbonyl)oxy)methyl)-2-methylpentyl ester
  • 2-[(carbamoyloxy)methyl]-2-methylpentyl propan-2-ylcarbamate
  • 2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol carbamate isopropylcarbamate
  • 2-methyl-2-propyltrimethylene carbamate isopropylcarbamate
  • carbamic acid 2-isopropylcarbamoyloxymethyl-2-methyl-pentyl ester
  • carisoprodol
  • Carisoprodol
  • carisoprodolum
  • isopropyl meprobamate
  • N-isopropy-2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol dicarbamate

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
2101
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Carisoprodol

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