Dantrium, 1-[[[5-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2-furanyl]methylene]amino]-2,4-imidazolidinedione
Dantrolene sodium is a skeletal muscle relaxant, which inhibits intracellular Ca 2+release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
Synonyms
1-[[[5-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2-furanyl]methylene]amino]-2,4-imidazolinedione Sodium Salt; Dantrium; Dantrium; F 440; Sodium Dantrolene
CAS Number
14663-23-1 Free Acid: 7261-97-4
Molecular Formula
C₁₄H₉N₄NaO₅
Appearance
Yellowish-orange to orange crystalline powder
Melting Point
As reported
Identification (IR)
Conform to structures
Related Compound A
≤0.15%
Residual Solvent Acetone
≤0.2%
Residual Solvent DMF
≤0.062%
Residual Solvent Ethanol
≤0.2%
Residual Solvent Methanol
≤0.2%
Storage and Stability
Store at 4°C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.