Title: Valdetamide
CAS Registry Number: 512-48-1
CAS Name: 2,2-Diethyl-4-pentenamide
Synonyms: diethylallylacetamide
Trademarks: Novonal (Hoechst)
Molecular Formula: C9H17NO
Molecular Weight: 155.24
Percent Composition: C 69.63%, H 11.04%, N 9.02%, O 10.31%
Literature References: Description: Bockmühl, Schaumann,
Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. 54, 270 (1928). Pharmacokinetics and metabolism: H. Uehleke, M. Brinkschulte-Freitas,
Arch. Pharmacol. 302, 11 (1978). TLC determn in urine: E. Klug, P. Toffel,
Arzneim.-Forsch. 29, 1651 (1979).
Properties: White powder, mp 75-76°. Sol in 120 parts water; freely sol in alcohol, ether.
Melting point: mp 75-76°
Therap-Cat: Sedative, hypnotic.
Keywords: Sedative/Hypnotic; Amides.