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Carbamate

Generic Carbamate structure with variable R-group positionsGeneric Carbamate structure with variable R-group positions
Generic structure

Carbamates are a chemical class of organic compounds that are esters of carbamic acid, bearing a nitrogen atom linked to a carbonyl and an oxygen. Members differ by the groups attached to the nitrogen and the ester oxygen. Historically the family was important as sedative-hypnotics and muscle relaxants acting on the central nervous system. The carbamic acid ester linkage is the defining feature of the class.

Depressant· 1