| Bioactivity | Clomethiazole hydrochloride is a anticonvulsant. Clomethiazole hydrochloride is neuroprotective and prevents the degeneration of serotonergic nerve terminals induced by 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)[1][2]. |
| Name | Chlormethiazole hydrochloride |
| CAS | 6001-74-7 |
| Formula | C6H9Cl2NS |
| Molar Mass | 198.11 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Hewitt KE, et al. Chlormethiazole, dizocilpine and haloperidol prevent the degeneration of serotonergic nerve terminals induced by administration of MDMA ('Ecstasy') to rats. Neuropharmacology. 1994 Dec;33(12):1589-95. [2]. Cross AJ, et al. The protective action of chlormethiazole against ischaemia-induced neurodegeneration in gerbils when infused at doses having little sedative or anticonvulsant activity. Br J Pharmacol. 1995 Apr;114(8):1625-30. |