Oxcarbazepine is a dibenzoazepine derivative, having a carbamoyl group at the ring nitrogen, substituted with an oxo group at C-4 of the azepeine ring that is also hydrogenated at C-4 and C-5. It is a anticholinergic anticonvulsant and mood stabilizing drug, used mainly in the treatment of epilepsy. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Mood stabilizers, Neurotransmitter agents and Psychotropic agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-epileptic drugs, anticonvulsants, central nervous system (CNS) agents and mood stabilizers. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Oxtellar XR, Trileptal, Epilexter and Epliga. Its PubChem CID is 34312.
Oxcarbazepine
| CAS No | 28721-07-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C15H12N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 252.27 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5-oxo-6H-benzo[b][1]benzazepine-11-carboxamide |
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Oxcarbazepine is a dibenzoazepine derivative, having a carbamoyl group at the ring nitrogen, substituted with an oxo group at C-4 of the azepeine ring that is also hydrogenated at C-4 and C-5.
The listed CAS number is 28721-07-5.
The listed molecular formula is C15H12N2O2.
The listed molecular weight is 252.27 g/mol.
5-oxo-6H-benzo[b][1]benzazepine-11-carboxamide.
The source lists Oxtellar XR, Trileptal, Epilexter and Epliga.