Molecular Formula: C
13H
16ClNO
Molecular Weight: 237.72524
InChIKey: YQEZLKZALYSWHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
A cyclohexanone derivative used for induction of anesthesia. Its mechanism of action is not well understood, but ketamine can block NMDA receptors (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE) and may interact with sigma receptors.
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