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Methylpentynol
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 3-methylpent-1-yn-3-ol | |
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| CAS number | |
| ATC code | N05 |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C6H10O |
| Mol. mass | 98.143 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
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| Routes | ? |
Methylpentynol (Methylparafynol, Dormison, Atemorin) is a hypnotic/sedative with anticonvulsant effects. It was previously used for the treatment of insomnia but has been replaced by newer drugs with better safety profiles.[1][2][3][4]
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References
- ^ HIRSH HL, ORSINGER WH. Methylparafynol--a new type hypnotic. Preliminary report on its therapeutic efficacy and toxicity. American Practitioner and Digest of Treatment. 1952 Jan;3(1):23-6.
- ^ SCHAFFARZICK RW, BROWN BJ. The anticonvulsant activity and toxicity of methylparafynol (dormison) and some other alcohols. Science. 1952 Dec 12;116(3024):663-5.
- ^ HERZ A. A new type of hypnotic; unsaturated tertiary carbinols; experimental studies on therapeutic use of 3-methyl-pentin-ol-3 (methylparafynol). Arzneimittelforschung. 1954 Mar;4(3):198-9.
- ^ WEAVER LC, ALEXANDER WM, ABREU BE. Anticonvulsant activity of compounds related to methylparafynol. Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. 1961 Apr 1;131:116-22.
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