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MedKoo CAT#: 318397
CAS#: 604-75-1
Description: Oxazepam is a short-to-intermediate-acting benzodiazepine. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia and in the control of symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Oxazepam is a metabolite of diazepam, prazepam, and temazepam, and has moderate amnesic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative, and skeletal muscle relaxant properties compared to other benzodiazepines. Oxazepam is discontinued.
MedKoo Cat#: 318397
Name: Oxazepam
CAS#: 604-75-1
Chemical Formula: C15H11ClN2O2
Exact Mass: 286.0509
Molecular Weight: 286.713
Elemental Analysis: C, 62.84; H, 3.87; Cl, 12.37; N, 9.77; O, 11.16
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Synonym: Oxazepam, Adumbran, Serax, Tazepam
IUPAC/Chemical Name: 7-chloro-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-1,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one
InChi Key: ADIMAYPTOBDMTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code: InChI=1S/C15H11ClN2O2/c16-10-6-7-12-11(8-10)13(9-4-2-1-3-5-9)18-15(20)14(19)17-12/h1-8,15,20H,(H,17,19)
SMILES Code: O=C1NC2=CC=C(Cl)C=C2C(C3=CC=CC=C3)=NC1O
Appearance: Solid powder
Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, not in water
Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 286.713 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
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