CHEBI:6121 - ketamine

ChEBI IDCHEBI:6121
ChEBI Nameketamine
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DefinitionA member of the class of cyclohexanones in which one of the hydrogens at position 2 is substituted by a 2-chlorophenyl group, while the other is substituted by a methylamino group.
Secondary ChEBI IDCHEBI:138833
Last Modified10 June 2025
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FormulaC13H16ClNO
Net Charge0
Average Mass237.730
Monoisotopic Mass237.09204
SMILESCNC1(c2ccccc2Cl)CCCCC1=O
InChIInChI=1S/C13H16ClNO/c1-15-13(9-5-4-8-12(13)16)10-6-2-3-7-11(10)14/h2-3,6-7,15H,4-5,8-9H2,1H3
InChIKeyYQEZLKZALYSWHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Wikipedia
Roles Classification
Chemical Roles:
environmental contaminant  Any minor or unwanted substance introduced into the environment that can have undesired effects.
Bronsted base  A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Brønsted acid).
Biological Roles:
neurotoxin  A poison that interferes with the functions of the nervous system.
analgesic  An agent capable of relieving pain without the loss of consciousness or without producing anaesthesia. In addition, analgesic is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to cause a reduction of pain symptoms.
NMDA receptor antagonist  Any substance that inhibits the action of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. They tend to induce a state known as dissociative anesthesia, marked by catalepsy, amnesia, and analgesia, while side effects can include hallucinations, nightmares, and confusion. Due to their psychotomimetic effects, many NMDA receptor antagonists are used as recreational drugs.
immunosuppressive agent  An agent that suppresses immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of T-cells or by inhibiting the activation of helper cells. In addition, an immunosuppressive agent is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to diminish the extent and/or voracity of an immune response.
anti-obesity agent  Any substance which is used to reduce or control weight.
antiviral agent  A substance that destroys or inhibits replication of viruses.
xenobiotic  A xenobiotic (Greek, xenos "foreign"; bios "life") is a compound that is foreign to a living organism. Principal xenobiotics include: drugs, carcinogens and various compounds that have been introduced into the environment by artificial means.
Applications:
neuroprotective agent  Any compound that can be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
antineoplastic agent  A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms.
anti-anaemic agent  A compound which increases either the number of red cells or the amount of haemoglobin in the blood.
analgesic  An agent capable of relieving pain without the loss of consciousness or without producing anaesthesia. In addition, analgesic is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to cause a reduction of pain symptoms.
anxiolytic drug  Anxiolytic drugs are agents that alleviate anxiety, tension, and anxiety disorders, promote sedation, and have a calming effect without affecting clarity of consciousness or neurologic conditions.
anticonvulsant  A drug used to prevent seizures or reduce their severity.
antipsychotic agent  Antipsychotic drugs are agents that control agitated psychotic behaviour, alleviate acute psychotic states, reduce psychotic symptoms, and exert a quieting effect.
immunosuppressive agent  An agent that suppresses immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of T-cells or by inhibiting the activation of helper cells. In addition, an immunosuppressive agent is a role played by a compound which is exhibited by a capability to diminish the extent and/or voracity of an immune response.
antidepressant  Antidepressants are mood-stimulating drugs used primarily in the treatment of affective disorders and related conditions.
vulnerary  A drug used in treating and healing of wounds.
ophthalmology drug  Any compound used for the treatment of eye conditions or eye diseases.
cardiovascular drug  A drug that affects the rate or intensity of cardiac contraction, blood vessel diameter or blood volume.
antiparkinson drug  A drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing Relation(s)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has functional parent norketamine (CHEBI:91519)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role analgesic (CHEBI:35480)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role anti-anaemic agent (CHEBI:75835)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role anti-obesity agent (CHEBI:74518)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role anticonvulsant (CHEBI:35623)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role antidepressant (CHEBI:35469)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role antineoplastic agent (CHEBI:35610)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role antiparkinson drug (CHEBI:48407)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role antipsychotic agent (CHEBI:35476)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role antiviral agent (CHEBI:22587)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role anxiolytic drug (CHEBI:35474)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role cardiovascular drug (CHEBI:35554)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role environmental contaminant (CHEBI:78298)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role immunosuppressive agent (CHEBI:35705)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role intravenous anaesthetic (CHEBI:38877)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role neuroprotective agent (CHEBI:63726)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role neurotoxin (CHEBI:50910)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role NMDA receptor antagonist (CHEBI:60643)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role ophthalmology drug (CHEBI:66981)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role vulnerary (CHEBI:73336)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) has role xenobiotic (CHEBI:35703)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) is a cyclohexanones (CHEBI:23482)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) is a monochlorobenzenes (CHEBI:83403)
ketamine (CHEBI:6121) is a secondary amino compound (CHEBI:50995)
Incoming Relation(s)
ketamine hydrochloride (CHEBI:650657) has part ketamine (CHEBI:6121)
(R)-ketamine (CHEBI:580604) is a ketamine (CHEBI:6121)
esketamine (CHEBI:60799) is a ketamine (CHEBI:6121)
IUPAC Name 
2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexanone
INNs  Source
ketaminaWHO MedNet
ketamineChemIDplus
kétamineWHO MedNet
ketaminumChemIDplus
Synonyms  Source
2-(2-Chloro-phenyl)-2-methylamino-cyclohexanoneChEMBL
2-(o-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)-cyclohexanoneChemIDplus
2-(methylamino)-2-(2-chlorophenyl)cyclohexanoneChemIDplus
Anaket vChEMBL
CalypsolChEMBL
Clorketam 1000ChEMBL
Brand Name  Source
Ketamine component of ketafolChEMBL
Manual XrefsDatabases
1523DrugCentral
2978VSDB
BE634208Patent
C07525KEGG COMPOUND
D08098KEGG DRUG
DB01221DrugBank
HMDB0015352HMDB
KetamineWikipedia
US3254124Patent
Registry NumbersSources
Reaxys:2216965Reaxys
CAS:100477-72-3NIST Chemistry WebBook
CAS:6740-88-1KEGG COMPOUND
CAS:6740-88-1ChemIDplus
Citations