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Ambucetamide

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Ambucetamide
Clinical data
ATC code
  • none
Identifiers
  • 2-(dibutylamino)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)acetamide
CAS Number
PubChem CID
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ECHA InfoCard100.007.527 Edit this at Wikidata
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC17H28N2O2
Molar mass292.417 g·mol−1 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • O=C(N)C(c1ccc(OC)cc1)N(CCCC)CCCC

Ambucetamide is an antispasmodic found to be particularly effective for the relief of menstrual pain. It was discovered in 1953 by Paul Janssen.

References

  • Hoekstra JB, Fisher DS, Cull KM, Tisch DE, Dickison HL., Studies with a uterine antispasmodic, ambucetamide, J Am Pharm Assoc Am Pharm Assoc (Baltim). 1957 Sep;46(9):564-8.
  • Pickles VR, Clitheroe HJ., The effects of ambucetamide on human myometrial and other preparations, and its antagonism to the menstrual stimulant, Br J Pharmacol Chemother. 1960 Mar;15:128-30.