ATC code none PubChem CID 65445 UNII RM53R5R2BL | CAS Number 52042-01-0 ChemSpider 58907 Formula C19H18ClFN2O3S | |
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Elfazepam is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. Presumably it has sedative and anxiolytic actions like those of other benzodiazepines.
It has appetite stimulating properties in animals. The mechanism for increasing feed intake is not clear and has been subject of investigation. It has been found that elfazepam suppresses gastric acid secretion.
Synthesis
Benzophenone derivative 1 is reacted with a glycine equivalent masked as an oxazolidine-2,5-dione 2 to give the final product 3 Elfazepam.
References
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