Precursor to metabolite: Clonazepam to 7-aminoclonazepam

Clonazepam is converted to 7-aminoclonazepam by nitroreduction.

Clonazepam mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Visual mnemonic: Clonazepam mascot

The pair

Clonazepam — Long-acting, high-potency benzodiazepine; smoother than alprazolam.
7-aminoclonazepam — Major urinary clonazepam metabolite used to document exposure; not a clinically important contributor to benzodiazepine effects.

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