Ethamivan

Etamivan is phenol substituted at C-2 and C-4 by a methoxy group and an N,N-diethylaminocarbonyl group respectively. A respiratory stimulant drug related to nikethamide, it has now fallen largely into disuse. It belongs to the class of phenols and a member of methoxybenzenes. Its therapeutic use is listed as central nervous system (CNS) agents. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Emivan and Vandid. Its PubChem CID is 9363.

CAS No 304-84-7
Molecular Formula C12H17NO3
Molecular Weight 223.27 g/mol
Synonyms N,N-diethyl-4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzamide

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