l General Information |
Product Name | Methocarbamol |
General description | Methocarbamol is a carbamate with centrally acting muscle relaxant properties. |
Synonym | [2-hydroxy-3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)propyl] carbamate; Robaxin; Metocarbamol |
Purity | ≥99.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 532-03-6 |
Formula | C11H15NO5 | Molecular Weight | 241.243 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White or Off-white solid |
Solubility(25℃) | DMSO | ≥40mg/mL |
Ethanol | ≥40mg/mL |
Water | Slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol Actions | Methocarbamol is a carbamate with centrally acting muscle relaxant properties. Though the exact mechanism of action of methocarbamol was not established, it's postulated to be via a mechanism similar of carbamate, inhibition of acetylcholinesterase at synapses in the autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular junction, and central nervous system. Methocarbamol has no direct effect on the contractile mechanism of striated muscle, the motor end plate or the nerve fiber. Methocarbamol is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. |
Application | Methocarbamol is a central muscle relaxant for skeletal muscles, used to treat spasms. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20℃ |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
