Alprazolam

Alprazolam
Alprazolam
Molecular structure via molpic
Molecular formulaC17H13ClN4
Molecular mass308.8 g/mol
AppearanceCrystals from ethyl acetate
Melting point228-229.5 °C
DecompositionWhen heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /hydrogen chloride/ and /nitric oxides/.
SolubilityInsoluble in water
Chiralityachiral
Identifiers
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IUPAC name8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine
Cannonical SMILESCC1=NN=C2N1C3=C(C=C(C=C3)Cl)C(=NC2)C4=CC=CC=C4
InChIInChI=1S/C17H13ClN4/c1-11-20-21-16-10-19-17(12-5-3-2-4-6-12)14-9-13(18)7-8-15(14)22(11)16/h2-9H,10H2,1H3
InChIKeyVREFGVBLTWBCJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Dosing
Insufflated
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Threshold0.25 - 0.6875 mg
Light0.6875 - 1 mg
Common1 - 1.5 mg
Strong1.5 - 2 mg
Heavy2 - 3 mg
Oral
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Threshold0.125 - 0.5 mg
Light0.5 - 1 mg
Common1 - 1.5 mg
Strong1.5 - 2 mg
Heavy2 - 4 mg
Statistically derived dosages by Sernyl

Alprazolam (also known as Xanax, Niravam, Trankimazin, Tranquinal, Alplax, Constan, Frontal, Solanax, Tafil or Xanor) is a depressant substance of the amine class.

Chemistry

Alprazolam is typically prepared in the form of its amine salts dihydrate.

Alprazolam is a achiral mixture

See also