3-ETHYL-3-METHYLGLUTARIMIDE

white to off-white flakes or powder

CNS stimulant;GABA antagonist

ChEBI: 4-ethyl-4-methylpiperidine-2,6-dione is a member of piperidones.

Megimide (Abbott).

White crystalline solid. Sublimes at 212°F and 200 mm pressure.

Insoluble in water.

3-ETHYL-3-METHYLGLUTARIMIDE is an amide. Amides/imides react with azo and diazo compounds to generate toxic gases. Flammable gases are formed by the reaction of organic amides/imides with strong reducing agents. Amides are very weak bases (weaker than water). Imides are less basic yet and in fact react with strong bases to form salts. That is, they can react as acids. Mixing amides with dehydrating agents such as P2O5 or SOCl2 generates the corresponding nitrile. The combustion of these compounds generates mixed oxides of nitrogen (NOx).

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes.

Flash point data for 3-ETHYL-3-METHYLGLUTARIMIDE are not available. 3-ETHYL-3-METHYLGLUTARIMIDE is probably not flammable.

Poison by ingestion, intravenous, intraperitoneal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and parented routes. Human systemic effects by ingestion: wakefulness, hallucinations, distorted perceptions, toxic psychosis. An analeptic, central nervous system stimulant; used to counteract barbiturate poisoning. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.