The present invention relates to a new benzodiazepine derivative, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, preparation method therefor, and use thereof. The benzodiazepine derivative and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof of the present invention have obvious anesthetic effect and low toxicity in body, thereby enhancing the medication safety. The benzodiazepine derivative and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof of the present invention have sedative, hypnotic, and anesthetic effect, and can be used as sedative, hypnotic, and anesthetic drugs.