1535507

Phenytoin sodium

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 5,5-Diphenylhydantoin sodium salt, 5,5-Diphenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione, Phenytoin
• Linear Formula: C₁₅H₁₁N₂O₂Na
• CAS Number: 630-93-3
• Molecular Weight: 274.25
• MDL number: MFCD00069674
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750830
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• 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
• Gene Information: human ... SCN10A(6336) , SCN11A(11280) , SCN1A(6323) , SCN2A(6326) , SCN3A(6328) , SCN4A(6329) , SCN5A(6331) , SCN7A(6332) , SCN8A(6334) , SCN9A(6335)

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H317,H361
• Precautionary Statements: P201 - P202 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 2 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable