(R)-Ketamine is an intermediate in the synthesis of (R)-Ketamine Hydrochloride (K165305). (R)-Ketamine is the less active enantiomer of the NMDA receptor antagonist and anesthetic agent Ketamine (K165300). Controlled Substance.
Definition
ChEBI: (R)-ketamine is the R- (less active) enantiomer of ketamine. It has a role as an intravenous anaesthetic, an analgesic and a NMDA receptor antagonist. It is an enantiomer of an esketamine.
