FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Chemical: flumazenil
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General Information
Name
flumazenil
FlyBase ID
FBch0002441
ChEBI Name
flumazenil
ChEBI ID
PubChem Name
Flumazenil
PubChem ID
Chemical Structure
Chemical structure of flumazenil
flumazenil
InChIKey

OFBIFZUFASYYRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Definition (ChEBI)

An organic heterotricyclic compound that is 5,6-dihydro-4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine which is substituted at positions 3, 5, 6, and 8 by ethoxycarbonyl, methyl, oxo, and fluoro groups, respectively. It is used as an antidote to benzodiazepine overdose. ChEBI: Flumazenil is an organic heterotricyclic compound that is 5,6-dihydro-4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine which is substituted at positions 3, 5, 6, and 8 by ethoxycarbonyl, methyl, oxo, and fluoro groups, respectively. It is used as an antidote to benzodiazepine overdose. It has a role as a GABA antagonist and an antidote to benzodiazepine poisoning. It is an ethyl ester, an organofluorine compound and an imidazobenzodiazepine.

Roles Classification (ChEBI)
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Synonyms and Secondary IDs (14)
Synonyms
78755-81-4
Flumazenilum
Flumazepil
PubChem:3373
Ro 15-1788
Romazicon
ethyl 8-fluoro-5-methyl-6-oxo-5,6-dihydro-4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine-3-carboxylate
flumazenilo
flumazenilum
fumazenil
Secondary FlyBase IDs
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