Phenytoin
SIAL/P1290000 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 5,5-
CAS Number: 57-41-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H12N2O2
Molecular Weight: 252.27
MDL Number: MFCD00005264
Linear Formula: C15H12N2O2
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | phenytoin |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C15H12N2O2/c18-13-15(1 |
| InChI key | CXOFVDLJLONNDW-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
| mp | 293-295 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | O=C1NC(=O)C(N1)(c2ccccc2) |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | Phenytoin EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Reduces incidence of grand mal seizures; appears to stabilize excitable membranes perhaps through effects on Na+, K+, and Ca2+ channels. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
| Symbol |   GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H351 - H360FD |
| Precautionary statements | P202 - P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P308 + P313 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| mp | 293-295 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |