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Urethane

CHEMBL462547 Phase 4 Approved Small molecule
Half-Life
—
Bioavailability
—
Protein Binding
—
Molecular Weight
89.1 g/mol
LogP
-0.2
Phase
4

Urethane (ethyl carbamate) is a compound that acts as a central nervous system depressant with anesthetic, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant properties used experimentally in animal research. It is a known chemical carcinogen classified as a multi-site carcinogen in rodents and is a naturally occurring byproduct in fermented foods and beverages. It is no longer used therapeutically but is an important research chemical for understanding anesthetic mechanisms.

Molecular Weight

89.0900 g/mol

LogP

-0.20

TPSA

52.30 Ų

Lipinski RO5

Pass

Therapeutic Areas

Atrial Fibrillation Breast Cancer HIV/AIDS Stroke

Mechanism of Action

Reduces skeletal muscle tone and spasm through central or peripheral mechanisms, typically by modulating spinal reflexes, enhancing inhibitory neurotransmission, or blocking neuromuscular transmission.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mechanism

Reduces skeletal muscle tone and spasm through central or peripheral mechanisms, typically by modulating spinal reflexes, enhancing inhibitory neurotransmission, or blocking neuromuscular transmission.

2D Structure

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SMILES

                    
CCOC(N)=O

                

                

                
                

                    
InChI

                    
InChI=1S/C3H7NO2/c1-2-6-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H2,4,5)

                

                

                

                    
                    

                        
Molecular Formula

                        
C3H7NO2

                    

                    
                    

                        
HBD / HBA

                        
1 / 2

                    

                    
                    

                        
Rotatable Bonds

                        
2

                    

                    
                    
                    

                        
Heavy Atoms

                        
6

                    

                    
                

            


            
            

                
                


    
    
        
    
    
    
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No side effects recorded

    
    
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Frequently Asked Questions

                

                    
                    

                        
                        

                            
Urethane (ethyl carbamate) is a compound that acts as a central nervous system depressant with anesthetic, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant properties used experimentally in animal research. It is a known chemical carcinogen classified as a multi-site carcinogen in rodents and is a naturally occurring byproduct in fermented foods and beverages. It is no longer used therapeutically but is an important research chemical for understanding anesthetic mechanisms.

                        

                    

                    

                    

                    
                    

                        
                        

                            
Reduces skeletal muscle tone and spasm through central or peripheral mechanisms, typically by modulating spinal reflexes, enhancing inhibitory neurotransmission, or blocking neuromuscular transmission.

                        

                    

                    

                    

                    

                        
                        

                            
Yes, Urethane is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

                        

                    

                

            

            

            
            

            
            

            
            
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References & Data Sources

    
    
        
        
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                ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI).
                CHEMBL462547.
                Open-access bioactivity database.
            
        
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                PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
                CID 5641.
                Chemical information database.
            
        
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Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.




        


        
        
    


    



    
Medical Disclaimer

    

        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.
    

    

        Data sources:
        ChEMBL,
        PubChem,
        DailyMed.