Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
673-31-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
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Phenprobamate is a central nervous system depressant and anticonvulsant agent. Its core synthesis involves the reaction of phenylglycine with carbamoyl chloride derivatives. The compound features the molecular formula C10H12N2O2 and carries the CAS registry number 57-49-8.
Due to potential hepatotoxicity and CNS depression, clinical usage is strictly limited and largely discontinued in modern practice. Storage requires cool, dry conditions away from light to maintain chemical stability and prevent degradation.