Desflurane
A volatile inhalation anesthetic used to maintain general anesthesia during surgery, known for its very rapid onset and offset, allowing for quick awakening in the recovery room. It is delivered via a specialized vaporizer due to its high volatility and low boiling point. It can irritate the airways and is a potent greenhouse gas, raising concerns about its environmental impact.
Molecular Weight
168.0400 g/mol
LogP
2.60
TPSA
9.20 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Therapeutic Areas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
FC(F)OC(F)C(F)(F)F
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H2F6O/c4-1(3(7,8)9)10-2(5)6/h1-2H
Molecular Formula
C3H2F6O
HBD / HBA
- / 7
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
10
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
A volatile inhalation anesthetic used to maintain general anesthesia during surgery, known for its very rapid onset and offset, allowing for quick awakening in the recovery room. It is delivered via a specialized vaporizer due to its high volatility and low boiling point. It can irritate the airways and is a potent greenhouse gas, raising concerns about its environmental impact.
Yes, Desflurane 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). CHEMBL1200733. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 42113. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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