Synonym: 5-(3,5-Dimethylphenoxymethyl)-2-oxazolidinone; 5-[(3,5-Xylyloxy)methyl]-2-oxazolidinone; AHR 438; Metaxalon; Metazalone; Metazolone; NSC 170959
CAS Number: 1665-48-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H15NO3
Molecular Weight: 221.25
EC Number: 216-777-6
MDL Number: MFCD00867700
Linear Formula: C12H15NO3
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay |
≥98% (HPLC) |
| color |
white to tan |
| form |
powder |
| InChI |
1S/C12H15NO3/c1-8-3-9(2)5-10(4-8)15-7-11-6-13-12(14)16-11/h3-5,11H,6-7H2,1-2H3,(H,13,14) |
| InChI key |
IMWZZHHPURKASS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Quality Level |
100  |
| SMILES string |
Cc1cc(C)cc(OCC2CNC(=O)O2)c1 |
| solubility |
DMSO: ≥2 mg/mL (warmed to 60 °C) |
| storage temp. |
−20°C |
| Application: |
Metaxalone may be used in cell signaling studies. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. The mechanism of action of metaxalone in humans is not fully understood. It was suggested that it acts through general central nervous system depression. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Metaxalone is effective to relieve pain due to acute skeletal muscle pain caused due to musculoskeletal conditions and sprains. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Muscle relaxant (skeletal) |
| Packaging: |
10, 50 mg in glass bottle |
| Symbol |
GHS07 |
| Signal word |
Warning |
| Hazard statements |
H302 |
| RIDADR |
NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany |
WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) |
Not applicable |
| Purity |
≥98% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. |
−20°C |
| UNSPSC |
12352200 |