Methohexital
A short-acting barbiturate anesthetic used to induce general anesthesia for brief surgical procedures or as a sedative for diagnostic tests. It acts very rapidly and wears off quickly.
Molekularmasse
262,3000 g/mol
LogP
2,30
TPSA
66,50 Ų
Lipinski-Regel der Fünf
Bestanden
Therapeutische Bereiche
Wirkmechanismus
Functions as a diagnostic agent by providing contrast enhancement or radioactive tracer activity that enables visualization of anatomical structures or physiological processes during medical imaging.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Functions as a diagnostic agent by providing contrast enhancement or radioactive tracer activity that enables visualization of anatomical structures or physiological processes during medical imaging.
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
C=CCC1(C(C)C#CCC)C(=O)NC(=O)N(C)C1=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H18N2O3/c1-5-7-8-10(3)14(9-6-2)11(17)15-13(19)16(4)12(14)18/h6,10H,2,5,9H2,1,3-4H3,(H,15,17,19)
Molecular Formula
C14H18N2O3
HBD / HBA
1 / 3
Rotierbare Bindungen
3
Schwere Atome
19
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
A short-acting barbiturate anesthetic used to induce general anesthesia for brief surgical procedures or as a sedative for diagnostic tests. It acts very rapidly and wears off quickly.
Functions as a diagnostic agent by providing contrast enhancement or radioactive tracer activity that enables visualization of anatomical structures or physiological processes during medical imaging.
Yes, Methohexital is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL7413. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 9034. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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