Chemicals and Drugs

Estazolam

A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant properties. It has been shown in some cases to be more potent than DIAZEPAM or NITRAZEPAM.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant properties. It has been shown in some cases to be more potent than DIAZEPAM or NITRAZEPAM.

Chemical Identity

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C16H11ClN4
Molecular Weight
294.74 g/mol
CAS Registry No.
29975-16-4
IUPAC Name
8-chloro-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine
InChIKey
CDCHDCWJMGXXRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1C2=NN=CN2C3=C(C=C(C=C3)Cl)C(=N1)C4=CC=CC=C4
MeSH Unique ID
D004949
Source
PubChem CID 3261

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Pharmacological Action

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • D-40TA
  • D40TA
  • Nuctalon
  • ProSom
  • Tasedan

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Aspects Covered

25 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

91(80); was see under BENZODIAZEPINE TRANQUILIZERS 1980-90; was D 40TA see under BENZODIAZEPINE TRANQUILIZERS 1975-79

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Previous Indexing

  • Benzazepines (1972-1974)
  • Triazoles (1972-1974)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Estazolam. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004949. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004949
  2. Estazolam. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estazolam
  3. Estazolam. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3045264
  4. Estazolam. In: PubChem Compound. CID 3261. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3261