Miotine

Miotine is an anticholinesterase drug. Miotine was the first synthetic carbamate that was used clinically.[1]

Miotine
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IUPAC name
[3-[1-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl] N-methylcarbamate
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Properties
Chemical formula
C12H18N2O2
Molar mass 222.288 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Unlike the miotine analog neostigmine, it doesn't have a quaternary ammonium group to give it a permanent positive charge. It can exist as an uncharged free base which could allow it to cross the blood–brain barrier and cause unwanted central nervous system (CNS) side effects.[2]

Miotine equilibrium

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