Title: Benmoxine
CAS Registry Number: 7654-03-7
CAS Name: Benzoic acid 2-(1-phenylethyl)hydrazide
Synonyms: 1-(benzoyl)-2-(a-methylbenzyl)hydrazine; 1-(a-methylbenzyl)-2-benzoylhydrazine
Trademarks: Neuralex (Millot)
Molecular Formula: C15H16N2O
Molecular Weight: 240.30
Percent Composition: C 74.97%, H 6.71%, N 11.66%, O 6.66%
Literature References: Prepn: Bettinetti,
Farmaco Ed. Sci. 16, 823 (1961);
FR 1314362 (1963 to I.C.I.),
C.A. 59, 2716a (1963), corresp to
GB 919491.
Properties: Crystals from isopropyl ether or petr ether + benzene, mp 93-94°.
Melting point: mp 93-94°
Therap-Cat: Antidepressant.
Keywords: Antidepressant; Hydrazides/Hydrazines.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.