Properties
Description
Phenytoin sodium, soluble in DMSO, water and ethanol, blocks sodium channels, affecting the action potential propagation in neurons and muscle cells, crucial for neurological and muscular function. It targets sodium channel.
Molecular Formula
C15H11N2NaO2
Solubility
DMSO: 28 mg/mL (102.1 mM); Water: 3 mg/mL (10.93 mM); Ethanol: 10 mg/mL (36.45 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Phenytoin sodium represents the sodium salt of phenytoin, investigated for its similar anticonvulsant and neurological effects.
