Product description
(R)-Mephenytoin is the (R) enantiomer of the anticonvulsant mephenytoin.{47078} (R)-Mephenytoin can be demethylated by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoform CYP2C9 to form the active metabolite 5-ethyl-5-phenylhydantoin (nirvanol).{47079,23860} The ratio of (S)-mephenytoin (Item No. 11913) to (R)-mephenytoin in urine following administration of the racemic mixture has been used to detect polymorphisms in drug metabolism by CYP2C19, as only (S)-mephenytoin is a substrate of CYP2C19.{23861,23857,47079}
Specifications
CAS number
71140-51-7
Supplier
Cayman Chemical
Shipping & storage
Shipping condition
Dry Ice
Storage temperature
-20°C

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