flunitrazepam
nounUS /ˌflu.nəˈtɹæz.əˌpæm/ · UK /ˌfluː.nʌɪˈtɹeɪ.zɪ.pam/
Etymology From flu(oro)- + nitr- + -azepam. First use appears c. 1973 in the South African Medical Journal.
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Chemistry, Medicine, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Pharmacology, Physical sciences, Sciences A short-acting benzodiazepine derivative with relatively long-lasting sedative effects, used as a hypnotic and as a premedication for anesthesia; 5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-7-nitro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one, C₁₆H₁₂FN₃O₃.