Nirvanol (Standard)
Nirvanol (Ethylphenylhydantoin) is a metabolite of Mephenytoin that exerts anticonvulsant effects in the maximal electroshock (M.E.S.) seizure model in mice. Nirvanol shows potential for research in epilepsy-related neurological disorders[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
631-07-2
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Drug Metabolite
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Neurological Disease
Smiles
O=C1NC(C(C2=CC=CC=C2)(CC)N1)=O
Molecular Formula
C11H12N2O2
Molecular Weight
204.23
References & Citations
[1]Kupferberg HJ, et al. The metabolism of 3-methyl-5-ethyl-5-phenylhydantoin (mephenytoin) to 5-ethyl-5-phenylhydantoin (Nirvanol) in mice in relation to anticonvulsant activity. Drug Metab Dispos. 1975 Jan-Feb;3 (1) :26-9. PMID: 234831.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
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