Creatinine
Agent Name
Creatinine
CAS Number
60-27-5
Formula
C4-H7-N3-O
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
2-Imino-1-methylimidazolidin-4-one; 4H-Imidazol-4-one, 2-amino-1,5-dihydro-1-methyl-; 1-Methylglycocyamidine; 1-Methylhydantoin-2-imide; Creatinine,heated; [ChemIDplus] 2-Amino-1,5-dihydro-1-methyl-4H-imidazol-4-one; 2-Amino-1-methyl-4-imidazolidinone; [Merck Index]
Category
Other Biomolecules
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a bulking agent for freeze drying; [ChemIDplus] Final metabolic product of creatine that is found in all bodily fluids; Used in determination of renal function; [Merck Index] "Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate in muscle, and is usually produced at a fairly constant rate by the body (depending on muscle mass)." [Wikipedia]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000217 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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