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| Formula | C13H14N2O2 |
| Molar mass | 230.267 g·mol−1 |
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Metomidate is a non-barbiturateimidazole that was discovered byJanssen Pharmaceutica in 1965[1] and under the names (Hypnodil,Nokemyl) is sold as asedative-hypnoticdrug used inEurope to treat humans and for veterinary purposes.[2]
11C-labelledmetomidate (11C-metomidate), may be used withpositron emission tomography (PET). For instance, to detect tumors ofadrenocortical origin.[3][4]