isometheptene

Originator

Octinum,Knoll,US,1948

Uses

ctin (Knoll).

Uses

6-Methylamino-2-methylheptene is an intermediate for the synthesis of Isometheptene Maleate (I821325), which belongs to a group of sympathomimetic amine and shows very little antihypertensive activity. Isometheptene Maleate is used as an antispasmodic drug.

Definition

ChEBI: Isometheptene is a secondary amino compound.

Manufacturing Process

Methyl heptenone dissolved in 75% alcohol is reduced with activated aluminum in the presence of methylamine to give isometheptene.

Therapeutic Function

Muscle relaxant