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Etomidate (CAS 33125-97-2)

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Alternate Names:
(R)-1-(1-Phenylethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
Application:
Etomidate is a GABAA receptors agonist
CAS Number:
33125-97-2
Molecular Weight:
244.29
Molecular Formula:
C14H16N2O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Etomidate is a general anesthetic with GABA modulatory and GABA-mimetic actions. Interacts selectively with β2- and β3-subunit containing GABAA receptors. Etomidate is a short acting and potent hypnotic; low toxicity.


Etomidate (CAS 33125-97-2) References

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Etomidate, 10 mg

sc-203577
10 mg
$126.00