ETHCHLORVYNOL

ETHCHLORVYNOL Chemische Eigenschaften,Einsatz,Produktion Methoden

• Chemische Eigenschaften

  Colorless to yellow liquid; pungent aromatic odor. Darkens on exposure to light and air. Immiscible with water; miscible with most organic solvents.

• Verwenden

  Sedative-hypnotic.

• Trademarks

  Placidyl (Abbott).

• Allgemeine Beschreibung

  Ethchlorvynol,1-chloro-3-ethyl-1-penten-4-yn-3-ol (Placidyl), is a mild sedative–hypnotic witha quick onset and short duration of action (t_1/2 =5.6 hours).Because of its highly lipophilic character, it is extensivelymetabolized to its secondary alcohol (～90%) prior to itsexcretion. It reportedly induces microsomal hepatic enzymes.Acute overdose shares several features with barbiturateoverdose.

• Hazard

  Abuse may cause addiction.