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5-(p-Methylphenyl)-5-phenylhydantoin (CAS 51169-17-6)

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Alternate Names:
5-(4-Methylphenyl)-5-phenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione; 5-(4′-Methylphenyl)-5-phenylhydantoin; 5-Phenyl-5-(4-tolyl)hydantoin
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CAS Number:
51169-17-6
Molecular Weight:
266.29
Molecular Formula:
C16H14N2O2
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5-(p-Methylphenyl)-5-phenylhydantoin, also known as 5-MPH, is a synthetic compound extensively utilized in various scientific research endeavors. This compound belongs to the hydantoin family, which comprises derivatives of hydantoin—a heterocyclic compound featuring a five-membered ring containing oxygen and nitrogen atoms. It is believed that the primary mode of action of 5-(p-Methylphenyl)-5-phenylhydantoin involves its role as an agonist at the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors. Additionally, there have been suggestions that this compound may act as an antagonist at the N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors.


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5-(p-Methylphenyl)-5-phenylhydantoin, 25 mg

sc-210245
25 mg
$260.00