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tert-Pentanol
2-Methylbutan-2-ol is a tertiary alcohol with sedative and local anesthetic properties. It primarily acts as a GABA-A receptor agonist, potentially inducing calming effects. The substance is utilized in research as a solvent and in organic chemistry.
Depressant
Mechanism of Action
- GABA-A-Rezeptor-Agonist
Names / Identifiers
IUPAC: 2-methylbutan-2-ol
2-METHYL-2-BUTANOL
tert-Amyl alcohol
75-85-4
2-Methylbutan-2-ol
Amylene hydrate
tert-Pentyl alcohol
tert-Pentanol
t-Amyl alcohol
2-Butanol, 2-methyl-
Ethyldimethylcarbinol
Mechanism of Action
It acts mainly as a GABA-A receptor agonist, influencing the central nervous system.