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Is Phenacemide vegetarian?

Phenacemide

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Phenacemide, also known as phenylacetylurea, is a synthetic anticonvulsant of the ureide class, introduced in 1949 for epilepsy treatment but later withdrawn due to toxicity.

Also known as Benzeneacetamide, N-(aminocarbonyl)-, phenacemide
INCI name Phenacemide
CAS number 63-98-9
EC number 200-570-2
CosIng ID 28488
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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