Structured Summary
Abstract
A quinazoline derivative with hypnotic and sedative properties. It has been withdrawn from the market in many countries because of problems with abuse. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p604)
Chemical Identity
Chemical Information
- Molecular Formula
- C16H14N2O
- Molecular Weight
- 250.29 g/mol
- CAS Registry No.
- 72-44-6
- IUPAC Name
- 2-methyl-3-(2-methylphenyl)quinazolin-4-one
- InChIKey
- JEYCTXHKTXCGPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- SMILES
- CC1=CC=CC=C1N2C(=NC3=CC=CC=C3C2=O)C
- MeSH Unique ID
- D008702
- Source
- PubChem CID 6292
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Classification
Broader headings
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Drug Class
Pharmacological Action
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Synonyms
6 entry terms
- Metolquizolone
- Ortonal
- Methaqualone Hydrochloride
- Optimil
- Quaalude
- Hydrochloride, Methaqualone
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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
68
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Previous Indexing
- Hypnotics and Sedatives (1966-1967)
- Tranquilizing Agents (1966-1967)
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NLM Classification
QV 85
AMA Style
References
- National Library of Medicine. Methaqualone. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008702. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008702
- Methaqualone. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methaqualone
- Methaqualone. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q423912
- Methaqualone. In: PubChem Compound. CID 6292. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6292