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C8759

Carisoprodol

Synonym(s):

2-Methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol carbamate isopropylcarbamate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H24N2O4
CAS Number:
78-44-4
Molecular Weight:
260.33
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24278083
EC Number:
201-118-7
MDL number:
MFCD00057661
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drug control

USDEA Schedule IV

solubility

ethanol: soluble

originator

Schering Plough

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCC(C)(COC(N)=O)COC(=O)NC(C)C

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)

InChI key

OFZCIYFFPZCNJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Carisoprodol (N-isopropyl-2-methyl-2-propyl-l,3-propanediol dicarbamate) is a dicarbamate that is structurally similar to mephenesin and meprobamate. It functions as a skeletal muscle relaxant and has analgesic properties. Although it does not have an effect on behavior, it inhibits reticular formation. The area associated with pain perception in the CNS is affected by carisoprodol for its analgesic activity.
Carisoprodol is actively metabolized to meprobamate, a depressant of the CNS having sedative hypnotic.

Application

Carisoprodol has been used as a standard for quantitative determination of carisoprodol in tablets using high-performance thin-layer chromatography. It has also been used to study the effect of pharmacological agents on the muscles of dystrophin-deficient mdx5Cv mice.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Metabolite of meprobamate that is a skeletal muscle relaxant, reduces muscle spasm by depression of brainstem neurons.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Schering Plough. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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