General
Synonyms: 5,5-diphenylhydantoin, phenitoin, phentoin, phenytoin, causoin,
citrullanon, danten, dantinal, denyl, difenin, dilantine, epifenyl,
epilan, phanatin, phenatine, zentronal; numerous other trade names
Use: anticonvulsant
Molecular formula: C15H12N2O2
CAS No: 57-41-0
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Physical data
Appearance: white crystals or powder
Melting point: ca. 295 - 297 C (decomposes)
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Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong
oxidising agents, strong bases.
Toxicology
Toxic. Human carcinogen, neoplastigen, teratogen, mutagen.
Experimental carcinogen. May cause systemic effects. May case
reproductive defects.
Toxicity data
(The meaning of any toxicological abbreviations which
appear in this section is given
here.)
IPR-RAT LD50 200 mg kg-1
IVN-RAT LD50 101 mg kg-1
IPR-MUS LD50 100 mg kg-1
ORL-CHD LDLO 67 mg kg-1
ORL-CHD TDLO 11 mg kg-1 /d
Risk phrases
(The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is
given
here.)
R23 R24 R25 R45 R47.
Transport information
Personal protection
Safety glasses, gloves, good ventilation. Handle as a carcinogen.
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