Synonyms: Penthrane®
methoxyflurane is an approved drug (FDA (date unknown))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Methoxyflurane is a halogenated ether volatile inhalational anaesthetic. In the US it was withdrawn from the market for safety concerns (it is nephrotoxic and hepatotoxic) but is still available/used in other countries, including the UK (for emergency relief of moderate to severe pain in conscious adult patients as a result of trauma).
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Classification | |
Compound class | Synthetic organic |
Approved drug? | Yes (FDA (date unknown)) |
IUPAC Name |
2,2-dichloro-1,1-difluoro-1-methoxyethane |
International Nonproprietary Names | |
INN number | INN |
1048 | methoxyflurane |
Synonyms |
Penthrane® |
Database Links | |
CAS Registry No. | 76-38-0 |
ChEMBL Ligand | CHEMBL1341 |
DrugBank Ligand | DB01028 |
DrugCentral Ligand | 1754 |
GtoPdb PubChem SID | 178103808 |
PubChem CID | 4116 |
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Wikipedia | Methoxyflurane |