Primidone is a pyrimidone that is dihydropyrimidine-4,6(1H,5H)-dione substituted by an ethyl and a phenyl group at position 5. It is used as an anticonvulsant for treatment of various types of seizures. Among its listed roles, it functions as a environmental contaminant, a xenobiotic and an anticonvulsant. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Barbiturates and Neurotransmitter agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-epileptic drugs, 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 Mysoline and Lepimidin. It is listed as a controlled drug substance (Schedule IV). Its PubChem CID is 4909.
Primidone
| CAS No | 125-33-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C12H14N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 218.25 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5-ethyl-5-phenyl-1,3-diazinane-4,6-dione |
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Primidone is a pyrimidone that is dihydropyrimidine-4,6(1H,5H)-dione substituted by an ethyl and a phenyl group at position 5. It is used as an anticonvulsant for treatment of various types of seizures.
The listed CAS number is 125-33-7.
The listed molecular formula is C12H14N2O2.
The listed molecular weight is 218.25 g/mol.
5-ethyl-5-phenyl-1,3-diazinane-4,6-dione.
The source lists Mysoline and Lepimidin.