Abstract
Quazepam [7-chloro-1-(N-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)5-(2'-fluorophenyl)-l,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-thione,QZ], an anxiolytic drug in clinical use, was converted in an alkaline solution to form 11 detectable poroducts. 2-Oxoquazepam [7-chloro-1-(N-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-5-(2'-fluorophenyl)-l,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one, OQZ] was the most abundant product formed. Reaction kinetics in alkaline solutions were analyzed by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography, Time-dependent ultraviolet-visible absorption spectral measurements indicated an initial formation of an intermediate, followed by the formation of OQZ as the most abundant product. The electron-deficient C2 carbon of QZ probably undergoes a nucleophilic addition reaction by a hydroxide ion, resulting in the formation of primarily OQZ and other minor products.
Recommended Citation
Yang, Shen K. and Yang, Michael S.
(1993)
"Conversion of Quazepam to 2-Oxoquazepam in Alkaline Solution,"
Journal of Food and Drug Analysis: Vol. 1
:
Iss.
4
, Article 4.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.38212/2224-6614.3071
