Physical Description: Crystal with lightly bitter taste, soluble in ethyl alcohol and chloroform. Storage and Package: Tightly closed and stored at room temperature and away from moisture and heat. Mechanism of action: Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant. It acts by blocking electrical communication among nerves in the reticular formation of the brain and in the spinal cord. Clinical uses: Carisoprodol is used together with rest and physical therapy for short-term relief of painful muscle conditions. Chemical Name: N-isopropyl-2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol dicarbamate CAS NO.:78-44-4 Molecular Weight:260.33 Molecular Formula:C12H24N2O4