Description
Etaqualone (Item No. 11152) is an analytical reference standard categorized as a quinazolone. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.
Uses
Etaqualone is an analog of the hypnotic methaqualone, a non-barbiturate sedative also known as Quaalude. Methaqualone is regulated (Schedule I) in the United States. The physiological and toxicological properties of etaqualone have been poorly delineated. This product is intended for forensic and research applications.[Cayman Chemical]
Uses
Etaqualone is marketed as a sedative, hypnotic, muscle relaxant and central nervous system depressant. It has to ability to bind to the beta GABAA receptor which helps negate insomnia.
Definition
ChEBI: Etaqualone is a member of quinazolines.
