Title: Paramethadione
CAS Registry Number: 115-67-3
CAS Name: 5-Ethyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4-oxazolidinedione
Additional Names: 3,5-dimethyl-5-ethyloxazolidine-2,4-dione
Trademarks: Paradione (Abbott)
Molecular Formula: C7H11NO3
Molecular Weight: 157.17
Percent Composition: C 53.49%, H 7.05%, N 8.91%, O 30.54%
Literature References: Prepn: Spielman, US 2575693 (1951 to Abbott).
Properties: Liquid. Fruity, esterlike odor. d425 1.1180-1.1240. nD25 1.449. Slightly sol in water. Freely sol in alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ether.
Index of refraction: nD25 1.449
Density: d425 1.1180-1.1240
Therap-Cat: Anticonvulsant.
Keywords: Anticonvulsant.