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Phenytoin sodium

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

5,5-Diphenylhydantoin sodium salt, 5,5-Diphenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione, Phenytoin

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Linear Formula:
C15H11N2O2Na
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
274.25
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

phenytoin

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

[Na]N1C(=O)NC(C1=O)(c2ccccc2)c3ccccc3

InChI

1S/C15H12N2O2.Na/c18-13-15(17-14(19)16-13,11-7-3-1-4-8-11)12-9-5-2-6-10-12;/h1-10H,(H2,16,17,18,19);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

FJPYVLNWWICYDW-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

Phenytoin sodium is an anti-epileptic drug, which belongs to the hydantoin family.

Application

Phenytoin sodium USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Reduces incidence of grand mal seizures; appears to stabilize excitable membranes perhaps through effects on Na+, K+, and Ca2+ channels.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

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Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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