phenazepam

Phenazepam (also known in Russia as bromdihydrochlorphenylbenzodiazepine) is a benzodiazepine drug, first developed in the Soviet Union in 1975, and now produced in Russia and several other countries.

Chemical data

Formula: C15H10BrClN2O
Molecular weight: 349.61 g/mol
IUPAC name: 7-bromo-5-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one
SMILES: C1C(=O)NC2=C(C=C(C=C2)Br)C(=N1)C3=CC=CC=C3Cl
InChIKey: CGMJQQJSWIRRRL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP: 3.3
Polar surface area: 41.5 Å²
H-bond donors: 1
H-bond acceptors: 2
Formal charge: 0

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Contraindications and special caution
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Phenazepam is used in the treatment of various mental disorders such as psychiatric schizophrenia and anxiety. It can be used as a premedication before surgery as it augments the effects of anesthetics. In 2009,phenazepam has gained popularity as a recreational drug; misuse has been reported in the United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, and the United States.