MC-2973 (2,2-diethyl-1,4-butanediol) is a diol with convulsant effects.[1][2][3] It also has applications in the synthesis of polymers.

MC-2973
Names
IUPAC name
2,2-Diethyl-1,4-butanediol
Other names
Diethylbutanediol
DEB
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/C8H18O2/c1-3-8(4-2,7-10)5-6-9/h9-10H,3-7H2,1-2H3
    Key: VXLUKYMRBUQHAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCC(CC)(CCO)CO
Properties
C8H18O2
Molar mass 146.230 g·mol−1
Appearance Oily liquid
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

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References

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  1. ^ SLATER, IH; LEARY, DE; DRESEL, PE (June 1954). "Diethylbutanediol, a convulsant homologue of the depressant, diethylpropanediol". The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 111 (2): 182–96. PMID 13175101.
  2. ^ Hernández-Peón R, Scherrer H, Jouvet M. Modification of electric activity in cochlear nucleus during" attention" in unanesthetized cats. Science. 1956 Feb 24;123(3191):331-2.
  3. ^ Marks BH. Effect of barbiturates on acetylation. Science. 1956 Feb 24;123(3191):332-3.