flunitrazepam

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Chemical structure of flunitrazepam

Etymology

From flu(oro)- + nitr- + -azepam.

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Noun

flunitrazepam (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A short-acting benzodiazepine derivative with relatively long-lasting sedative effects, used as a hypnotic and as a premedication for anesthesia; 5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-7-nitro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one, C16H12FN3O3.
    Synonyms: (brand name) Rohypnol, (slang) roofie, (slang) Rufalin

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