Etomidate
2990-GMP, 4049295
Bachem Regulatory Documentation
CEP, DMF
Synonyms
1-[(1R)-1-Phenylethyl]-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester;
(+)-Ethyl 1-(α-methylbenzyl)imidazole-5-carboxylate
Fields of Application
Anesthesia
Active Substance
The imidazole derivative etomidate is a rapid, short acting intravenous anesthetic agent. Etomidate, a GABA-A receptor agonist, acts as a sedative but not as an analgesic. A relative lack of significant hemodynamic and respiratory effects is a further reason for choosing etomidate for inducing anesthesia. Etomidate is applied as a sedative or anesthetic especially in emergency medicine. The anesthetic has also found use in small animal veterinary practice.
Molecular Information
Molecular Formula
C14H16N2O2
Relative Molecular Mass
244.29 g/mol
CAS-Number
33125-97-2
Long-term Storage
Room temperature