Title: Methetoin
CAS Registry Number: 5696-06-0
CAS Name: 5-Ethyl-1-methyl-5-phenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione
Additional Names: 5-ethyl-1-methyl-5-phenylhydantoin; 1-methylnirvanol; 1-methyl-5-ethyl-5-phenylhydantoin
Trademarks: Deltoin (Sandoz)
Molecular Formula: C12H14N2O2
Molecular Weight: 218.25
Percent Composition: C 66.04%, H 6.47%, N 12.84%, O 14.66%
Literature References: Prepn: DE 611057 (1935 to Sandoz); Long et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 70, 900 (1948).
Properties: Crystals, mp 210°.
Melting point: mp 210°
Therap-Cat: Anticonvulsant.
Keywords: Anticonvulsant.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |