Description
Mexazolam is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. Mexazolam has been trialed for anxiety and was found to be effective in alleviating anxiety at one week follow-up, however, after three weeks of therapy mexazolam had lost its therapeutic anxiolytic properties becoming no more effective than placebo, presumably due to benzodiazepine tolerance. Mexazolam is metabolised via the CYP3A4 pathway. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors including simvastatin, simvastatin acid, lovastatin, fluvastatin, atorvastatin and cerivastatin inhibit the metabolism of mexazolam, but not the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor pravastatin.
Chemical Formula
C18H16Cl2N2O2
Elemental Analysis
C, 59.52; H, 4.44; Cl, 19.52; N, 7.71; O, 8.81
Synonym
CS386; CS-386; CS 386; Melex; Sedoxil; Mexazolam
IUPAC/Chemical Name
10-chloro-11b-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-methyl-2,3,7,11b-tetrahydrobenzo[f]oxazolo[3,2-d][1,4]diazepin-6(5H)-one
InChi Key
ANUCDXCTICZJRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C18H16Cl2N2O2/c1-11-10-24-18(13-4-2-3-5-15(13)20)14-8-12(19)6-7-16(14)21-17(23)9-22(11)18/h2-8,11H,9-10H2,1H3,(H,21,23)
SMILES Code
O=C1NC2=CC=C(Cl)C=C2C(OCC3C)(C4=CC=CC=C4Cl)N3C1
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℃ for short term (days to weeks), or -20℃ for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001