| Bioactivity | Metaxalone(AHR438;NSC170959) is a muscle relaxant used to relax muscles.Target: OthersMetaxalone is a muscle relaxant used to relax muscles and relieve pain caused by strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Its exact mechanism of action is not known, but it may be due to general central nervous system depression. It is considered to be a moderately strong muscle relaxant, with relatively low incidence of side effects. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Metaxalone | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 1665-48-1 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C12H15NO3 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 221.25 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Pallio G, D'Ascola A, Cardia L, et al. MAO-A Inhibition by Metaxalone Reverts IL-1β-Induced Inflammatory Phenotype in Microglial Cells. Int J Mol Sci. 2021;22(16):8425. |