PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 94°C |
| Boiling point: | 342.72°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.1754 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5200 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Refrigerator |
| solubility | Dichloromethane (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| pka | 8.01±0.70(Predicted) |
| form | Solid |
| color | White to Off-White |
| Major Application | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
Description and Uses
Ethotoin is less active and less toxic than phenytoin. It is used for the same indications as is phenytoin, i.e. for control of major and complex epileptic attacks.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Precautionary statements | P264-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501 |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| HS Code | 2933210000 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 4 Oral |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 86-35-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |






