Title: Aloxidone
CAS Registry Number: 526-35-2
CAS Name: 5-Methyl-3-(2-propenyl)-2,4-oxazolidinedione
Additional Names: 3-allyl-5-methyl-2,4-oxazolidinedione; allomethadione
Trademarks: Malidone (Schering); Malazol
Molecular Formula: C7H9NO3
Molecular Weight: 155.15
Percent Composition: C 54.19%, H 5.85%, N 9.03%, O 30.94%
Literature References: Prepn: Davies, Hook, GB 627971; GB 632423 (1949 to British Schering).
Properties: Oily liquid. bp0.5 86-87°; bp1.8 88.90°. nD20 1.4710. Slightly sol in water; sol in alcohol. Not miscible with vegetable oils. Forms a sodium salt.
Boiling point: bp0.5 86-87°; bp1.8 88.90°
Index of refraction: nD20 1.4710
Therap-Cat: Anticonvulsant.
Keywords: Anticonvulsant.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |