Lacosamide

CAS no.: 175481-36-4

Type: API

Usage: Epilepsy

Technical description
Lacosamide is a DEA Schedule V controlled substance. Substances in the DEA Schedule V have a low potential for abuse relative to substances listed in Schedule IV and consist primarily of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. It is a Depressants substance.

IUPAC name: (2R)-2-acetamido-N-benzyl-3-methoxypropanamide.

Molecular formula: C₁₃H₁₈N₂O₃

Molecular Weight: 250.29 g/mol

Class: It is an antiepileptic (anticonvulsant) medication used to treat partial seizures, belonging to the ATC class “N03AX – Other antiepileptics”.

Synonyms: Harkoseride, SPM 927 (or SPM-927), Erlosamide, ADD 234037 (or ADD-234037).