2-Methyl-3-(2-methylphenyl)-4(3H)-quinazolinone
[CAS# 72-44-6]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Nervous system medication >> Other nervous system medication
• Name: 2-Methyl-3-(2-methylphenyl)-4(3H)-quinazolinone
• Synonyms: Melsed; Melsedin base; Melsomin; Mequin; Metakvalon; Metaqualon; Methaqualon; Methaqualone; Methaqualoneinone
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₄N₂O
• Molecular Weight: 250.30
• CAS Registry Number: 72-44-6
• EC Number: 200-780-4

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.11 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.16±0.1 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 120 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Serventi, Giorgio

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413

• Controlled Substance: DEA Drug Code Number: 2565