Title: Octamoxin
CAS Registry Number: 4684-87-1
CAS Name: (1-Methylheptyl)hydrazine
Additional Names: 2-hydrazinooctane; octomoxine
Trademarks: Ximaol
Molecular Formula: C8H20N2
Molecular Weight: 144.26
Percent Composition: C 66.61%, H 13.97%, N 19.42%
Literature 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).
Derivative Type: Sulfate
CAS Registry Number: 3845-07-6
Trademarks: Nimaol
Molecular Formula: C8H20N2.H2SO4
Molecular Weight: 242.34
Percent Composition: C 39.65%, H 9.15%, N 11.56%, S 13.23%, O 26.41%
Properties: Crystals, mp 78-80°.
Melting point: mp 78-80°
Therap-Cat: Antidepressant.
Keywords: Antidepressant; Hydrazides/Hydrazines; Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |