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metaxalone
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Oxazolidinones
Definition
: Derivatives of oxazolidin-2-one. They represent an important class of synthetic antibiotic agents.
Other names
Oxazolidin 2 one; 2 oxazolidinone; 2 Oxazolidone; 1,3 Oxazolidine 2 one; 1,3 Oxazolidin 2 one; 2-
oxazolidinone; 1,3-
Oxazolidine-
2-
one; 2-
Oxazolidone; Oxazolidin-
2-
one; 1,3-
Oxazolidin-
2-
one
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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metaxalone [ AHR 438,Carnrick brand of metaxalone,Skelaxin ]
muscle spasm relaxant; structure
1665-48-1 5-
((3,5-
dimethylphenoxy)methyl)-
2-
oxazolidinone
*Oxazolidinones
Neuromuscular Agents
Curr Ther Res 18(3):433;1975
METAXALONE
;
SKELAXIN