CGS-9896
Anxiolytic drug used in scientific research From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anxiolytic drug used in scientific research From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
CGS-9896 is an anxiolytic drug used in scientific research. It has similar effects to benzodiazepine drugs but is structurally distinct and so is classed as a nonbenzodiazepine anxiolytic.[1]
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Formula | C16H10ClN3O |
Molar mass | 295.73 g·mol−1 |
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CGS-9896 is a benzodiazepine receptor partial agonist which produces long-lasting anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects in animal studies but does not produce sedative effects.[2][3] It also increases appetite,[4] and reduces the development of gastrointestinal ulcers following chronic stress.[5]