ATC code none PubChem CID 63339 Molar mass 311.29 ChemSpider ID 57006 | CAS Number 340-52-3 Formula C16H13N3O4 3D model (Jmol) Interactive image | |
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Nitromethaqualone is an analogue of methaqualone that has similar sedative and hypnotic properties. It is significantly more potent (10x) compared to the parent compound; the typical dose is approximately 25 mg. However, the aromatic nitro group is metabolised to the corresponding aniline, which proved to be a mutagen. As a consequence, nitromethaqualone was not developed further due to toxicity concerns.
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