Halothane

• CAT Number: A000083
• CAS Number: 151-67-7
• Molecular Formula: C2HBrClF3
• Molecular Weight: 197.38
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Narcotane
• Storage: -20°C
• InChI: 1S/C2HBrClF3/c3-1(4)2(5,6)7/h1H
• InChIKey: BCQZXOMGPXTTIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(F)(F)F)(Cl)Br

Halothane (CAT: A000083), commonly referred to as Fluothane, is a halogenated inhalation anesthetic widely used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. It acts as a volatile anesthetic by interacting with various neurotransmitter receptors, including gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, to induce a state of unconsciousness and pain relief during surgical procedures. Halothane is also recognized as a substrate for the cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP3A4, which plays a vital role in its metabolism and elimination from the body.

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