Chemistry:Hexapropymate

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Short description: Chemical compound
Hexapropymate
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FormulaC10H15NO2
Molar mass181.235 g·mol−1
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Hexapropymate is a hypnotic/sedative. It has effects similar to those of barbiturates and was used in the 1970s-1980s in the treatment of insomnia before being replaced with newer drugs with improved safety profiles.[1]

References

  1. "Hexapropymate self-poisoning causes severe and long-lasting clinical symptoms". Medical Toxicology and Adverse Drug Experience 4 (4): 295–301. 1989. doi:10.1007/bf03259914. PMID 2770531.