Molar Mass: 399 g/mol
Solubility is 2.9 mg/mL in pH 5.2 water
Melting Point is 158-160 degrees Celsius
Midazolam hydrochloride is a synthetic compound manufactured by Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc. and
is commonly known by its brand name, Versed. It is used for conscious sedation
before surgery to relieve anxiety and/or impair memory.
Versed is in a class of chemicals
called benzodiazepines which are all sedatives, hypnotics and/or muscle relaxants.
Other benzodiazepines are Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Valium (diazepam),
and Halcion (trazolam).
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