2-Amino-1,5-dihydro-1-methyl-4H-imidazol-4-one; 1-Methylglycocyamidine; 1-Methylhydantoin-2-imide; 2-Amino-1-methyl-1,5-dihydroimidazol-4-one; 2-Amino-1-methylimidazolin-4-one; NSC 13123; TEGO Cosmo C 250
Creatinine is the end product of creatine catabolism. Creatinine is a normal constituent of urine. Also found together with creatine in muscle tissues and blood. Creatinine is found in all soils and in grain seeds and other vegetable matter as well as in certain fish and in crab meat extract.
Synonyms
2-Amino-1,5-dihydro-1-methyl-4H-imidazol-4-one; 1-Methylglycocyamidine; 1-Methylhydantoin-2-imide; 2-Amino-1-methyl-1,5-dihydroimidazol-4-one; 2-Amino-1-methylimidazolin-4-one; NSC 13123; TEGO Cosmo C 250
Molecular Formula
C₄H₇N₃O
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Solubility (1g/100ml)
Clear and colorless
Identification
Conforms to reference
Melting Point
>201°C (dec.) (lit)
Residue On Ignition
≤0.2%
Microbial Count
≤1000cfu/g
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt.