Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

IUPAC: 7-Chloro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one

CAS: 439-14-5

Overview

Diazepam (Valium) is one of the most prescribed benzodiazepines, used for anxiety, seizures, and muscle spasms. It was the world's best-selling drug from 1969 to 1982.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 13 1.0080
Carbon C 16 12.0110
Nitrogen N 2 14.0070
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Chlorine Cl 1 35.4500

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×13
4.6%
C
Carbon ×16
67.5%
N
Nitrogen ×2
9.8%
O
Oxygen ×1
5.6%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
12.4%

Uses

  • • Anxiety treatment
  • • Seizure control
  • • Muscle relaxant
  • • Alcohol withdrawal

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Was the world's top-selling pharmaceutical for over a decade

Safety

  • ⚠ Dependence risk
  • ⚠ Sedation
  • ⚠ Respiratory depression

Structure

SMILES

CN1C(=O)CN=C(C2=C1C=CC(=C2)Cl)C3=CC=CC=C3

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
284.74 g/mol
Melting Point
131.5 °C
Solubility
0.05 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
284.0716
XLogP
3.0
TPSA
32.7 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
20
Complexity
403.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diazepam?
Diazepam (C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 7-Chloro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one.
What is the molecular weight of Diazepam?
Diazepam has a molar mass of 284.74 g/mol.
What state is Diazepam at room temperature?
Diazepam is a solid at room temperature.
Is Diazepam organic or inorganic?
Diazepam is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Diazepam?
Diazepam (C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Chlorine (Cl).