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SHEET /m/methoxyflurane · PubChem CID 4116 · CAS 76-38-0 · REV 2026.07

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Methoxyflurane

from source

C3H4Cl2F2O · 164.96 g/mol

Metoxiflurano · Analgizer · Anecotan · Inhalan

What is Methoxyflurane?

An inhaled anaesthetic, still carried by ambulances in Australia and Europe as the green whistle for pain at the roadside. from source

Chemical familyEthersHalogenated
LeaderboardsBiggestDeadliest

Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCOC(C(Cl)Cl)(F)F

Where you'll find it

Dispensed on prescription, not sold on a shelf. See the rest of the prescription medicine group.

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50
3,600 mg/kg · very low toxicity
Species
rat
Route
oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

3,600 mg/kg · very low toxicity · LD50 rat oral from source

WarningFlammableIrritantHealth hazardH226, H315, H319, H335, H341from source

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID
4116
Wikidata
Q411594
Structure
PubChem → RDKit
LD50
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