Fosphenytoin

Fosphenytoin is a phosphate ester proagent developed as an alternative to intravenous phenytoin for acute intervention of seizures. Fosphenytoin has advantages including more convenient and rapid intravenous administration, availability for intramuscular injection, and low potential for adverse local reactions at injection sites[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[93390-81-9]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H314

Target

Drug Intermediate

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Others

Applications

Neuroscience-Neuromodulation

Field of Research

Neurological Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/fosphenytoin.html

Solubility

10 mM in DMSO

Smiles

O=C1N(COP(O)(O)=O)C(C(C2=CC=CC=C2)(C3=CC=CC=C3)N1)=O

Molecular Formula

C16H15N2O6P

Molecular Weight

362.27

Precautions

P260-P264-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P363-P405-P501

References & Citations

[1]Fischer JH, et al. Fosphenytoin: clinical pharmacokinetics and comparative advantages in the acute treatment of seizures. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2003;42 (1) :33-58.