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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H15N5O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
305.33
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
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Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

drug control

USDEA Schedule IV; psychotrope (France); regulated under CDSA - not available from Sigma-Aldrich Canada

storage condition

desiccated
protect from light

color

white

solubility

DMSO: ~20 mg/mL
H2O: insoluble

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCN(C(C)=O)c1cccc(c1)-c2ccnc3c(cnn23)C#N

InChI

1S/C17H15N5O/c1-3-21(12(2)23)15-6-4-5-13(9-15)16-7-8-19-17-14(10-18)11-20-22(16)17/h4-9,11H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

HUNXMJYCHXQEGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Zaleplon is a non-benzodiazepine agonist at the benzodiazepine site of the GABAA receptor; sedative; hypnotic.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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