Esketamine
Chemistry
- Formula
- C13H16ClNO
- Molar mass
- 237.72 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- (2S)-2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexan-1-one
- InChIKey
- YQEZLKZALYSWHR-ZDUSSCGKSA-N
Chemistry from PubChem CID 182137.
Also known as
- l-Ketamine
- (S)-Ketamine
- (-)-Ketamine
- S-Ketamine
- 33643-46-8
- (S)-(-)-Ketamine
- Ketaved
- Keta-s
Stereoisomers
2 distinct stereoisomers are registered for this structure.
- Esketamine — (S)-ketamine this area CID 182137
The more potent NMDA binder; the licensed nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression.
- Arketamine — (R)-ketamine CID 644025
Less potent as an anaesthetic; studied for psychiatric effects, not marketed.
- Racemic ketamine mixture CID 3821
The standard anaesthetic and the usual clinic infusion.
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