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1-[(1R)-1-phenylethyl]-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_60458

Definition

Ethylbenzene in which the pro-R alpha-hydrogen is substituted by the nitrogen at the 1 position of 1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid. Its ethyl ester, etomidate, is used as an intravenous anaesthetic.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C12H12N2O2
Molecular Mass
216.23590
Charge
0
SMILES
C[C@H](c1ccccc1)n1cncc1C(O)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H12N2O2/c1-9(10-5-3-2-4-6-10)14-8-13-7-11(14)12(15)16/h2-9H,1H3,(H,15,16)/t9-/m1/s1
InChIKey
RGYCCBLTSWHXIS-SECBINFHSA-N

Alternative Names

  • (R)-1-(1-phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid
  • (R)-1-(alpha-methylbenzyl)imidazole-5-carboxylic acid
  • 1-[(1R)-1-phenylethyl]-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:60458

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