Ketamine hydrochloride, commonly referred to as ketamine HCl, is a versatile pharmaceutical compound classified as a dissociative anesthetic. Chemically, it is (±)-2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexan-1-one hydrochloride, with the molecular formula C₁₃H₁₆ClNO·HCl. This white crystalline powder is highly soluble in water and is typically administered as an injectable solution, though variants like nasal sprays exist for specific indications. Ketamine […]