13-06781. Octamoxin [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 4684-87-1
(1-Methylheptyl)hydrazine; 2-hydrazinooctane; octomoxine; Ximaol.
C8H20N2; mol wt 144.26.
C 66.61%, H 13.97%, N 19.42%.

Description and references

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Prepd by condensation of methyl hexyl ketone and hydrazine hydrate followed by hydrogenation under pressure: Michel-Ber et al., GB 899385 (1962 to Soc. Civile Auguil).

Chemical structure

Derivative

Sulfate.

Nomenclature

CAS number: 3845-07-6
Nimaol.
C8H20N2.H2SO4; mol wt 242.34.
C 39.65%, H 9.15%, N 11.56%, S 13.23%, O 26.41%.

Properties

Crystals, mp 78-80°.

Therapeutic Category

Antidepressant.

Keywords

Antidepressant; Hydrazides/Hydrazines; Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.