Title: Diethylbromoacetamide
CAS Registry Number: 511-70-6
CAS Name: 2-Bromo-2-ethylbutanamide
Synonyms: 2-bromo-2,2-diethylacetamide; carbromide
Molecular Formula: C6H12BrNO
Molecular Weight: 194.07
Percent Composition: C 37.13%, H 6.23%, Br 41.17%, N 7.22%, O 8.24%
Line Formula: (C2H5)2CBrCONH2
Literature References: Prepn:
DE 158220 (1905 to Kalle).
Properties: Crystalline powder; camphor odor; bitter, cooling taste. mp 67°. Sol in 115 parts cold water; sol in alc, benzene, ether, oils. Freely sol in warm water.
Melting point: mp 67°
NOTE: Formerly marketed as
Neuronal.
Therap-Cat: Sedative, hypnotic.
Keywords: Sedative/Hypnotic; Amides.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.