Desflurane
Suprane · i653 · Desfluran · esflurane · DESFLURANE · DESFLURANE USP · Desflurane (0.5 mL) · Desflurane USP/EP/BP

Identifiers & Physical Properties
| CAS No. | 57041-67-5 |
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| Molecular formula | C3H2F6O |
| Average molar mass | 168.04 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic mass | 168.000984 g/mol |
| SMILES | FC(F)OC(F)C(F)(F)F |
| InChIKey | DPYMFVXJLLWWEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 42113 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL1200733 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:4445 |
| EC No. | 688-023-8 |
| DTXSID | DTXSID80866606 |
Chemical & Physical Properties
| XLogP | 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Topological polar surface area | 9.2 |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 7 |
| Rotatable bonds | 2 |
| Heavy atoms | 10 |
| Formal charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 97.7 |
| Drugs | Pharmaceuticals -> Nervous system -> AnestheticsPharmaceuticals -> Anesthetics |
| LogP (partition coefficient) | 1.9 |
| Odor | Slight non-pungent odor |
| Density | 1.44Relative density (water = 1): 1.51,47 g/cm3 |
| Color/Form | Liquid |
| Solubility | Negligible3.54e+00 g/LSolubility in water: poorPractically insoluble in water, miscible with anhydrous ethanol. |
| Human Drugs | Breast FeedingLactationAnesthetics, InhalationFDA approved drugs -> Active ingredient |
| Boiling point | 23.5 °C74.3 °F23-24°C |
| Vapor density | 1.44 |
| Vapor pressure | 88.53 kPa at 20 °Capproximately 700 mm Hg at 22-23 °CVapor pressure, kPa at 20 °C: 89700 [email protected] °F |
| Physical Description | LiquidCOLOURLESS LIQUID.Colorless liquid. |
| Other Experimental Properties | VolatilePartition coefficient at 37 °C: (blood/gas): 0.424(saline/gas): 0.225(oil/gas): 18.7Hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant = 4.40X10-15 cu cm/molec-sec at 25 °C |
| Refractive index | 1.3577 (estimate) |
| Physical state | liquid |
| Color | Clear |
| Henry's law constant | 1.4×10-4 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, HSDB (2015) |
| Major applications | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| InChI | 1S/C3H2F6O/c4-1(3(7,8)9)10-2(5)6/h1-2H |
| InChIKey | DPYMFVXJLLWWEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | FC(F)(F)C(F)OC(F)F |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 57041-67-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| FDA UNII | CRS35BZ94Q |
| NCI Drug Dictionary | desflurane |
| ATC code | N01AB07 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Ethane, 2-(difluoromethoxy)-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoro-, (+-)- (57041-67-5) |
| UNSPSC Code | 41116107 |
| NACRES | NA.24 |
| GHS pictogram | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| GHS hazard statements | H315-H319-H335 |
| GHS precautionary statements | P271-P261-P280 |
| Target organs | Central nervous system, Respiratory system |
| Hazard symbols | Xi |
| Safety statements (S) | 23 |
| Water hazard class (WGK) | WGK 3 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| Hazard class | GASEye Irrit. 2Repr. 2STOT SE 3 |
| Customs code | 2909191800 |
| Storage class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| Hazardous substances data | 57041-67-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Safety & Regulations
| GHS classification | This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 20% (1 of 5) of reports.DangerH315 (40%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]P203, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P318, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 5 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies. |
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| Fire hazards | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. |
| FDA requirements | The Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations identifies currently marketed prescription drug products, including desflurane, approved on the basis of safety and effectiveness by FDA under sections 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. |
| Chemical Dangers | Decomposes on contact with hot surfaces or flames. This produces corrosive gases such as hydrogen fluoride. |
| Physical Dangers | The vapour is heavier than air and may accumulate in lowered spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen. |
| Hazard Classes and Categories | Skin Irrit. 2 (40%) |
| Critical Temperature and Pressure | Critical temperature: 376.46 Kcritical pressure: 2610.3 kPa |
| Hazardous Reactivities and Incompatibilities | No discernible degradation occurs in the presence of strong acids. Desflurane does not corrode stainless steel, brass, aluminum, anodized aluminum, nickel plated brass, copper, or beryllium.Desflurane is chemically stable. The only known degradation reaction is through prolonged direct contact with soda lime producing low levels of fluoroform (CHF3). The amount of CHF3 obtained is similar to that produced with MAC-equivalent doses of isoflurane. |
| Fire fighting | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
| First aid measures | Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
Applications & Uses
Description
Desflurane is a new inhalation anesthetic introduced for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adults. Due to reports of respiratory irritation, desflurane may be used only for maintenance in children. Although almost structurally identical to isoflurane, a halogen replacement gives desflurane an improved pharmacokinetic profile. It is less soluble in blood and tissue and produces a fast onset of action and a more rapid recovery from anesthesia.
History
Desflurane was first synthesized by Russel et al U.S. at the 29. of July 1975. The synthesis was started by using floural methyl hemiacetal (CF3CH(OH)OCH3) and converting it to 1,2,2,2- tetraflouroethyl methyl ether (CF3CHFOCH3). Next step was chlorinating two hydrogen atoms of the methyl-group to CF3CHFOCHCl2. This next to last molecule was charged with HF in the presence of antimony pentachloride (SBCL5) to Desflurane. But this way of synthesizing Desfluran was not usable for industrial synthesis, because of the less yield of Desflurane and the expensive educts.
Uses
Anesthetic.
General Description
Desflurane is a nonflammable, colorless, very volatile liquidpackaged in amber-colored vials. The boiling point is22.8°C, and it requires a vaporizer specifically designed fordesflurane. The manufacturer states that the vials can bestored at room temperature. Desflurane has a blood:gas partitioncoefficient of 0.42, an MAC of 7.3% and an oil:gaspartition coefficient of 18.7. The low blood:gas partition coefficientleads to fast induction times and short recoverytimes. Desflurane is not recommended for induction anesthesiain children because of the high incidence of laryngospasms(50%), coughing (72%), breath holding (68%),and increase in secretions (21%). Desflurane can producea dose-dependent decrease in blood pressure and concentrationsexceeding 1 MAC may cause transient increases inheart rate. Desflurane can react with desiccated carbon dioxideabsorbents to produce carbon monoxide that may resultin elevated levels of carboxyhemoglobin.24.
Preparation & Synthesis
Preparation
Isoflurane and bromine trifluoride were reacted overnight at room temperature to synthesize desflurane in 62% yield.