| Bioactivity | Dimethadione is the primary metabolite of trimethadione. Dimethadione causes depression of neuromuscular transmission. Dimethadione primarily decreases transmitter release from the nerve terminal[1]. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Dimethadione | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 695-53-4 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C5H7NO3 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 129.11 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. M T Alderdice, et al. Comparison of the effects of trimethadione and its primary metabolite dimethadione on neuromuscular function and the effects of altered pH on the actions of dimethadione. |