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Clonazepam

CHEBI:CHEBI_3756

Definition

1,3-Dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one in which the hydrogens at positions 5 and 7 are substituted by 2-chlorophenyl and nitro groups, respectively. It is used in the treatment of all types of epilepsy and seizures, as well as myoclonus and associated abnormal movements, and panic disorders. However, its use can be limited by the development of tolerance and by sedation.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C15H10ClN3O3
Molecular Mass
315.71100
Charge
0
SMILES
[O-][N+](=O)c1ccc2NC(=O)CN=C(c3ccccc3Cl)c2c1
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H10ClN3O3/c16-12-4-2-1-3-10(12)15-11-7-9(19(21)22)5-6-13(11)18-14(20)8-17-15/h1-7H,8H2,(H,18,20)
InChIKey
DGBIGWXXNGSACT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 1,3-dihydro-7-nitro-5-(2-chlorophenyl)-2H-1,4.benzodiazepin-2-one
  • 5-(2-Chloro-phenyl)-7-nitro-1,3-dihydro-benzo[e][1,4]diazepin-2-one
  • 5-(2-chlorophenyl)-7-nitro-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one
  • 5-(2-chlorophenyl)-7-nitro-1H-benzo[e][1,4]diazepin-2(3H)-one
  • 5-(o-chlorophenyl)-7-nitro-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one
  • clonazepam
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • clonazepamum

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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2598
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Clonazepam

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