Phenytoin is a imidazolidine-2,4-dione that consists of hydantoin bearing two phenyl substituents at position 5. Among its listed roles, it functions as a anticonvulsant, a teratogenic agent, a drug allergen and a sodium channel blocker. Functionally, it is related to hydantoin. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-epileptic drugs, antiarrhythmics, anticonvulsants and central nervous system (CNS) agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Zentropil, Epamin and Lepitoin. Its PubChem CID is 1775.
Phenytoin
| CAS No | 57-41-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C15H12N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 252.27 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5,5-diphenylimidazolidine-2,4-dione |
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Phenytoin is a imidazolidine-2,4-dione that consists of hydantoin bearing two phenyl substituents at position 5. Among its listed roles, it functions as a anticonvulsant, a teratogenic agent, a drug allergen and a sodium channel blocker.
The listed CAS number is 57-41-0.
The listed molecular formula is C15H12N2O2.
The listed molecular weight is 252.27 g/mol.
5,5-diphenylimidazolidine-2,4-dione.
The source lists Zentropil, Epamin and Lepitoin.