API reference
Metaxalone
- CAS number
- 1665-48-1
- Molecular formula
- C12H15NO3
- Molecular weight
- 221.25 g/mol
About this molecule
Metaxalone is a moderate to strong muscle relaxant used in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal pain caused by strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal conditions. It is marketed by King Pharmaceuticals under the brand name Skelaxin®. Its main mechanism of action is thought to involve general central nervous system depression. Metaxalone is associated with few side effects and is available as a 800 mg scored tablet.
Source: DrugBank, via PubChem.
Identifiers
- IUPAC name
- 5-[(3,5-dimethylphenoxy)methyl]-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one
- InChIKey
- IMWZZHHPURKASS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- SMILES
- CC1=CC(=CC(=C1)OCC2CNC(=O)O2)C
- PubChem CID
- 15459
Also known as
Skelaxin · Zorane · Methaxalonum · Metaxalon · Methoxolone · AHR-438 · Metaxalona · Metassalone
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