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Water soluble pro-drugs of propofol

US6254853A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1998
Grant dateJul 3, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C69/017
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides esters of propofol (2,6,-diisoprophenol). The propofol esters are soluble in water and metabolize rapidly to propofol in the body. The propofol esters are useful as pro-drugs for the same indications as propofol. This invention also provides methods of treating neurodegenerative diseases by administering as effective amount of propofol.

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